Arizona Governor Vetoes Bitcoin Reserve Proposal—Crypto Advocates Cry Foul

Arizona’s bid to become a Bitcoin-friendly state hits a wall as the governor axes a bill that would’ve allowed BTC as state reserve assets. Critics call it a missed opportunity—while Wall Street quietly stacks more Satoshis off the books.

Pro-crypto lawmakers vow to push harder next session, but let’s be real: when has government ever moved at blockchain speed?

Arizona Senator Wendy Rogers, a co-sponsor of the bill, expressed her disappointment with Governor Hobbs’ veto in a post shared on X. “I understand the governor vetoed my Arizona Bitcoin Reserve Bill. That is unfortunate. Politicians don’t understand that Bitcoin doesn’t need Arizona. Arizona needs Bitcoin,” Rogers wrote. 

I understand the governor vetoed my Arizona Bitcoin Reserve Bill. That is unfortunate. Politicians don’t understand that Bitcoin doesn’t need Arizona. Arizona needs Bitcoin. I will refile my bill next session. If she vetoes it again, I am sure Governor Andy Biggs will be happy to… pic.twitter.com/cUEqvfvCY9

Additionally, Rogers stated that she intends to reintroduce the bill during the legislature’s next session. “If she vetoes it again, I am sure Governor Andy Biggs will be happy to take credit for signing the bill for this already proven (16 years!) innovation that will protect our wealth,” Rogers added. 

However, not everyone opposed Governor Hobbs’ decision. American economist Peter Schiff expressed support for the veto, backing her move to reject the proposed legislation.

“The government should not be making decisions to use public funds to speculate in [cryptocurrencies],” Schiff wrote in an X post. 

Had it been signed into law, Arizona would have been the first U.S. state to formally establish a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve. Instead, the state now joins a growing list of others—such as Oklahoma, Montana, South Dakota, and Wyoming—where recent attempts to integrate Bitcoin into government holdings have either been withdrawn, vetoed, or failed to gain enough legislative support.

This reflects the ongoing divergence in state-level approaches to digital assets, even as national conversations surrounding cryptocurrency regulation continue to evolve.

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