- Arizona sets up a Bitcoin reserve for unclaimed digital property.
- The reserve will not use taxpayer funds.
- The state’s move aligns with a larger trend of crypto mainstreaming.
Governor Katie Hobbs of Arizona approved House Bill 2749 on May 7, 2025, to create a state-managed crypto reserve fund, focusing on unclaimed digital assets.
Arizona’s new law establishes a framework for managing unclaimed cryptocurrency, signaling the increasing acceptance of digital assets in state governance.
The Arizona Bitcoin and Digital Assets Reserve Fund will collect unclaimed crypto assets. This decision follows Governor Hobbs’ mixed approach, having previously vetoed a more aggressive crypto investment bill. The reserve includes staking rewards and airdrops, with no state funds involved. Reaction from the market was notable, with Bitcoin prices rising above $97,000 post-announcement. Stakeholders, including Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley, have recognized the law as a significant step toward mainstream adoption. Arizona’s approach remains conservative compared to New Hampshire, which allows direct state investments. According to Bitcoin experts, such policies can influence state-level and national trends. The law’s establishment could lead to broader regulatory discussions in other states.
“Second state in two weeks. Not a fickle decision. A law. Bitcoin is entering the mainstream,” said Hunter Horsley, CEO, Bitwise Asset Management.
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