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State Senator Chris Rose has introduced the Inflation Protection Act of 2025 aiming to allow the West Virginia Treasury to include digital assets and precious metals in its portfolio. The legislation targets assets with significant market presence like Bitcoin which currently stands as the only digital asset above the $750 billion market cap threshold required by the bill. Investments would be capped at 10% of total treasury funds with options to hold assets either directly on-chain or via exchange-traded funds.
Supporters of the bill advocate that this move could safeguard the state’s finances against inflation and economic instability. With concerns mounting over the effects of long-term deficit spending the diversification into digital currencies offers a strategic hedge. West Virginia joins nearly two dozen US states exploring digital assets as a method to protect public funds from potential currency devaluation.
The bill’s progression to committee review marks a critical phase as West Virginia could set a precedent for other states considering similar financial strategies. This move aligns with a growing trend where states act proactively before potential federal integration of digital assets into financial strategies recognizing the evolving regulatory landscape and potential economic benefits of such assets.
