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Illinois launches the nation's first Community Bitcoin Reserve program at the state capitol building
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Groundbreaking Illinois Community Bitcoin Reserve Launches Nation’s First State-Backed Crypto Program

February 8, 2026 j n

Springfield, Illinois, February 5, 2026: Illinois made financial history today by launching the nation’s first state-backed Community Bitcoin Reserve, establishing a groundbreaking framework for cryptocurrency savings in underserved communities. The Illinois Community Bitcoin Reserve Act, introduced as Senate Bill 3743, creates a structured program allowing residents of the Altgeld Gardens district to participate in Bitcoin […]

South Dakota State Capitol with Bitcoin symbol representing the HB 1155 bill for institutional cryptocurrency investment.
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Bitcoin’s Bold Move: South Dakota Proposes Historic 10% Public Fund Investment, Mirroring Texas and Arizona

January 28, 2026 j n

Pierre, South Dakota – February 2026: In a significant development for cryptocurrency’s integration into mainstream finance, South Dakota legislators have reintroduced a groundbreaking bill that could see the state allocate up to 10% of its public investment funds into Bitcoin. This move, embodied in House Bill 1155, directly follows the pioneering paths charted by states […]