El proyecto de ley de Bitcoin de Arizona: el Senado dice que sí, ¡la Cámara puede decir que no!

Prepárate para un drama de activos digitales en Arizona!

El proyecto de ley de la Cámara de Representantes 2324, también conocido como el proyecto de ley «Bitcoin and Digital Assets Reserve Fund, ha recibido un nuevo arrendamiento de vida por el Senado. Después de una votación de 16-14 de uñas, ahora regresa a la Cámara de Representantes para otra ronda de deliberación.

El proyecto de ley de Bitcoin de Arizona: el Senado dice que sí, ¡la Cámara puede decir que no!

Presentado por primera vez en febrero por el representante Jeff Weninger, el proyecto de ley inicialmente aprobó ambas cámaras. Sin embargo, no pudo hacer el corte durante su tercera lectura el 7 de mayo. Pero, gracias a algo de magia procesal, ¡está de vuelta en el juego!

ARIZONA Update:

‘Bitcoin Reserve’ bill HB2324, which initially failed, has been revived after a ‘motion to reconsider’.

The bill would create a fund out of digital assets seized via criminal asset forfeiture.

It passed the Senate today 16-14, and is now in the House.

— Bitcoin Laws (@Bitcoin_Laws) June 19, 2025

HB 2324 aims to expand Arizona’s forfeiture laws to include digital assets. It provides a legal framework for their seizure, storage, and sale. The bill also proposes the creation of the Bitcoin and Digital Assets Reserve Fund, which will be managed by the state treasurer.

But wait, there’s more! The treasurer will be able to invest the fund in digital assets or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) related to digital assets. The bill also stipulates that the first $300,000 of proceeds will go to the Attorney General’s office, with the remaining value divided among the Attorney General’s office, the State General Fund, and the Bitcoin and Digital Assets Reserve Fund.

To protect innocent owners of property (including digital assets), the bill allows them to claim their property if they were unaware of its connection to criminal activity.

“A digital asset may remain in its native form. A digital asset that is seized pursuant to this chapter must be stored in a state-approved, secure digital wallet system that is managed by authorized personnel to prevent loss, theft or unauthorized access,” the bill reads.

For HB 2324 to become law, it needs a majority vote from the 60 members of the House, 33 of whom are Republicans. If it passes, the bill will be sent to Governor Katie Hobbs’ desk for her approval.

But here’s the twist: Governor Hobbs has vetoed two digital asset reserve bills and one bill concerning cryptocurrency payments in the past. So, even if HB 2324 clears the House, its chances of receiving the Governor’s approval seem slim.

Only time will tell whether this revived bill will survive or end up down the same path as its predecessors. Stay tuned for more digital asset drama in Arizona! 😜

2025-06-20 09:32