<ul><li>Louisiana now allows residents to use Bitcoin and USDC to pay state agencies, starting with the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, facilitated by Bead Pay.</li><li>Crypto payments will be converted to US dollars at the time of transaction, protecting the state from cryptocurrency volatility.</li><li>This initiative follows a bill signed in June 2024, which supports Bitcoin mining and crypto self-custody and even bans CBDCs for state payments.</li><li>Louisiana becomes one of the few US states to accept Bitcoin and USDC for state services, aiming to enhance customer service and support digital payment options.</li></ul>

Bitcoin Accepted: Louisiana Allows BTC, USDC Payments for State Services

Discover more