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HB0201

Wyoming State Funds Can Invest in Bitcoin

Last scannedOct 6, 2026, 2:19 AM

In one sentence

This act allows the state treasurer of Wyoming to invest up to three percent of certain public funds and permanent funds into Bitcoin, with specific requirements for security and reporting.

Allows the state treasurer to invest up to 3% of the general fund in Bitcoin.
Permits investment of up to 3% of the Wyoming mineral trust fund and land fund in Bitcoin.
Requires the use of secure custody solutions or qualified custodians for holding Bitcoin.
Necessitates annual reports on Bitcoin investments, including performance and security measures.

The bill did not pass and is marked as inactive.
Specific details on how to implement the act are left to future rulemaking by the state treasurer.

Plain language

Bitcoin: A decentralized digital currency launched in 2009 based on Satoshi Nakamoto's paper titled 'Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System'. It also includes the digital asset that is the basis of a Bitcoin exchange-traded product regulated by U.S. securities or commodity commissions.
Exchange-traded product: A financial instrument approved and traded on an exchange, deriving its value from underlying assets such as stocks, bonds, commodities, or indexes.
Secure custody solution: Technological products that ensure the safety of digital assets through encryption and secure data centers.

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Wyoming roll calls

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H09 - Minerals:Do Pass Failed 1-7-1-0-02025-02-10 · House1 yes 7 no

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