Joining a number of states seeking to establish similar legislation, Oklahoma has been the latest to introduce a bill that would create a strategic Bitcoin reserve. Indeed, Oklahoma State Representative Cody Maynard officially announced the introduction of the state’s ‘Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act’ on Wednesday.
The move aligns with the expectation that US President-elect Donald Trump would enact similar legislation on the federal level. US Senator Cynthia Lummis has already introduced the Bitcoin Act. Moreover, she has discussed its implementation with key members of the Trump administration in recent months.
JUST IN: 🇺🇸 Oklahoma introduces "Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act" to buy & hold Bitcoin as a state asset.
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Oklahoma is Latest State to Introduce Bitcoin Reserve Legislation Ahead of Trump’s Return
Entering 2025, the finance sector had a keen eye on the cryptocurrency market. With Donald Trump set to return for his second non-consecutive term in the Oval Office, he was bringing with him a pro-crypto mindset. Subsequently, that was poised to propel the asset class to new heights.
Now, states across the country are aligning their policy with the incoming president. Among them is Oklahoma, which has just announced the introduction of its own bill to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve. The legislation announces the state’s initiative to become “a national leader in embracing sound money principles and cutting-edge fiscal policy.”
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“Bitcoin represents freedom from bureaucrats printing away our purchasing power,” Representative Cody Maynard said. “As a decentralized form of money, Bitcoin cannot be manipulated or created by government entities. It is the ultimate store of value for those who believe in financial freedom and sound money principles.”
The bill would allow state funds to be used to purchase and hold Bitcoin, Maynard said. Additionally, the representative said the fund would be a critical inflation hedge. Conversley, the bill will be up for consideration at the next legislative session on February 1st.
