News with the tag "Wyoming"

Key Takeaways: The Wyoming Stable Token (WYST) becomes the first U.S. state-issued stablecoin to embed real-time blockchain surveillance at launch through a direct partnership with Inca Digital Federal. Inca Digital will supply tools for fraud detection, anomaly tracking, and threat monitoring integ...

The Wyoming Highway Patrol Association (WHPA) is reportedly evaluating the potential adoption of Bitcoin, including adding it to its balance sheet as part of an initiative aimed at helping labor unions and pension funds gain exposure to the digital asset. The move is being facilitated by Proof of Wo...

The highway workers’ union of the US state of Wyoming has announced that it is exploring to add Bitcoin to its balance sheet. Wyoming Highway Patrol Association (WHPA) has launched an initiative dubbed “Get Off Zero,” in partnership with Proof of Workforce. “[The] Initiative, potentially becoming th...

The State of Wyoming could expand its pro-Bitcoin agenda while local authorities assess stablecoin issuance and reserve laws. The Wyoming Highway Patrol Association has adopted the “Get Off Zero” initiative by Proof of Workforce, a nonprofit entity focused on Bitcoin ( BTC ) education and adoption f...

In a livestream on February 4, 2025, Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano and CEO of Input Output Global (IOG), delivered a stark rebuke of Wyoming’s plan to develop a state-backed stablecoin. Hoskinson alleges that “freeze and seize” requirements—enabled by cryptographic tools to prevent or revers...

Wyoming has taken a groundbreaking step toward establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, marking a significant milestone in state-led cryptocurrency adoption. A new bill , titled “State Funds-Investment in Bitcoin,” was introduced on January 17, just days before President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugu...

Wyoming has become the latest US state to propose a bill for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, just days before Donald Trump’s US presidential inauguration.

Wyoming Representative Jacob Wasserburger introduced HB0201, the “ State Funds-Investment in Bitcoin Act ,” on Friday, proposing the creation of a strategic Bitcoin reserve. Wyoming took its first bold step toward a strategic bitcoin reserve! Thank you Rep. Wasserburger for introducing legislation t...

Wyoming lawmakers have introduced House Bill 0201 (HB0201), a bill that would allow the state to invest public funds in Bitcoin. The proposal limits Bitcoin investments to 3% of qualifying state funds, including the general fund, permanent mineral trust fund, and permanent land fund. Bitcoin as Part...

Looking to cement Wyoming’s position at the forefront of Bitcoin innovation, freshman Representative Jacob Wasserburger ( @jacob4wyoming ) has introduced the " State Funds-Investment in Bitcoin Act " (HB0201), a bill aimed at creating a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve for the state. Following the footstep...