While the government shutdown in the US has been going on for two weeks, important developments continue to occur.
At this point, the latest news came from Florida, one of the most populous states in the United States.
Accordingly, a bill was introduced by Florida Republican Representative Webster Barnaby that would allow the state to invest in digital assets such as Bitcoin and crypto ETFs.
New House Bill 183 (HB183), introduced in the Florida House of Representatives, would allow up to 10% of money in certain public funds, including the General Revenue Fund, the Budget Stabilization Fund, and various trust funds, to be invested in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) and ETFs.
Accordingly, HB183 would give the state's Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and the State Board of Governors the authority to invest in and manage Bitcoin and ETFs.
The bill would also allow Floridians to pay certain taxes and fees with digital assets. These payments would be converted to dollars and transferred to the state's general fund.
HB 183 positions Bitcoin as a store of value and hedge against inflation and is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2026.
HB183 is currently awaiting committee approval. The bill must pass the Senate and receive the governor's signature before it can take effect.
Florida's move follows a growing national trend toward state policies for Bitcoin and cryptocurrency investment. Arizona, New Hampshire, and Texas have enacted similar Bitcoin reserve laws since 2025, reflecting a growing appetite for crypto diversification at the state level.
*This is not investment advice.
