Oklahoma joins Texas, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Hampshire and North Dakota in having Bitcoin reserve proposals.
State savings accounts and pension funds will have the nod to invest in BTC if the bill passes.
Oklahoma is the latest US state to eye a strategic Bitcoin reserve after Rep. Cody Maynard officially introduced a ‘Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act.’
On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, Rep. Cody Maynard, announced the introduction of the groundbreaking proposal that could see Oklahoma embrace sound money with addition of BTC to state’s strategic reserve.
“Bitcoin represents freedom from bureaucrats printing away our purchasing power,” 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.”
Sixth US state with a BTC reserve proposal
The announcement follows similar initiatives in Texas, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Hampshire and North Dakota. With Oklahoma taking this step, six US states are now actively looking at bills aimed at incorporating BTC into their financial systems.
“This bill is about protecting the hard-earned money of Oklahoma’s citizens,” Maynard continued. “By diversifying our state’s savings and pension funds into digital assets, we are not only securing a stronger financial future for our state but also demonstrating Oklahoma’s leadership in adopting innovative fiscal policies.”
President Donald Trump supports the idea of a US bitcoin reserve, a move that has legislators optimistic the new administration will make America the hub of crypto and BTC. US Senator Cynthia Lummis recently introduced the Bitcoin Act, which seeks to have the US government add BTC to its strategic reserve.
Oklahoma’s new bill seeks to have the state’s savings accounts and pension funds invest in Bitcoin.
