- Arizona has passed a Bitcoin Mining Rights Bill, protecting miners from restrictions.
- Florida unanimously approved a Bitcoin Reserve bill, allowing state investment in Bitcoin.
- With Arizona and Florida, around 17 states, have their pro-crypto bills under consideration
As the world moves towards mainstream Bitcoin adoption, America has taken it one step further, with Arizona and Florida signing pro-crypto bills on April 10, 2025. Arizona’s Senate passed HB 2342, the Bitcoin Mining Rights Bill, in a 17-12 vote, sending it to Governor Katie Hobbs’ desk for final approval. The bill protects individuals and businesses operating Bitcoin nodes from local governmental restrictions. If signed into law, it would prevent the banning of mining activities based on energy concerns.
On the other hand, Florida is taking a different approach. The state’s HB 487, known as the Bitcoin Reserve Bill, cleared the Insurance and Banking Committee with unanimous support. Headed by Webster Barnaby, the bill would allow Florida’s chief Financial Officer to allocate up to 10% of state funds into Bitcoin. It also enables the State Board of Administration to hold Bitcoin investments and introduces frameworks for accepting taxes and fees in Bitcoin. The bill has to face three more House Committees before a full vote and Senate consideration.
Supporters say the bills could turn the states into hotspots for Bitcoin infrastructure and could be “bullish for the Bitcoin ecosystem,” while skeptics predict financial risk and environmental sustainability. Some speculate Arizona’s bill may face a veto, while Florida still faces legislative hurdles.
However, both bills represent proactive steps by the states to embrace Bitcoin and show that they are preparing for a Bitcoin-powered future. Arizona’s bill focuses on operational support, while Florida’s bill focuses on financial integration by allowing state investment. Together, they suggest fostering the Bitcoin ecosystem through regulatory support and financial participation.
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Whether these bills pass or stall, they reflect a broader trend of US states making bold moves to become the crypto capital of the world, aligning with President Trump’s promises during his election campaign. If successful, Arizona and Florida could join states like Utah and Texas in leading regulatory innovation and boost other nations to create similar frameworks that support Bitcoin.
