Emre Yumlu 
Satoshi Act Fund Founder and CEO, Utah will be the first state to pass a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve law.
Utah’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Law: Initial Steps and Future Predictions
Dennis Porter, Founder and CEO of Satoshi Act Fund, stated in an interview with Simply Bitcoin that he is confident Utah will be the first state in the U.S. to pass a strategic Bitcoin reserve law. He also mentioned that currently 11 states have introduced such legislation, and he predicts this number could reach 15 by the end of the year.
Utah’s Fast Legislative Process and Digital Asset Taskforce
Porter emphasized that Utah has the shortest legislative approval process, taking only 45 days. He highlighted that Utah has a digital asset taskforce specifically focused on cryptocurrency and Web3 bills, and that every bill passed by this taskforce has become law. The strategic Bitcoin reserve law also successfully passed through this process.
The Importance of Bitcoin Reserves for States
Porter pointed out the importance of Bitcoin reserves for states in protecting their limited budgets. He explained that states’ budgets are dependent on tax revenues and are vulnerable to the devaluation of the dollar. However, with Bitcoin reserves, states can diversify their assets and protect their funds, thereby safeguarding their programs from potential losses at the federal level.
Senator Cynthia Lummis, who is working to pass a federal strategic Bitcoin reserve law, agreed with Porter, acknowledging that states are leading the way in this area. She also recognized the significant advantages Bitcoin reserves offer to states.
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