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Indiana Gov. Mike Braun has signed legislation allowing bitcoin and cryptocurrency investments in the state\u2019s public retirement and savings plans<\/a>, opening the door for state employees to gain exposure to digital assets through self-directed accounts.<\/p>\n

The measure, House Bill 1042, requires Indiana\u2019s public retirement boards, deferred compensation committees, and annuity savings programs to offer self-directed brokerage accounts that include at least one cryptocurrency investment option by July 1, 2027.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The accounts will allow participants to allocate a portion of their retirement savings to bitcoin, crypto assets, or crypto-linked exchange-traded funds, subject to investment guidelines and oversight established by plan administrators.<\/p>\n

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JUST IN: Indiana Governor signs bill into law that allows Bitcoin to be invested in state retirement plans \"\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8\" pic.twitter.com\/T5i3zxXZLM<\/a><\/p>\n

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Under the law, participants will be able to select and manage their own cryptocurrency holdings alongside traditional assets such as stocks, bonds, and ETFs. Retirement boards will retain authority to set allocation limits, establish administrative fees, and ensure that account valuations reflect prevailing market prices.<\/p>\n

The legislation defines cryptocurrency as a virtual currency not issued by a central authority that functions as a medium of exchange and relies on encryption to regulate issuance, verify transfers, and prevent counterfeiting. Indiana lawmakers said the definition provides clarity for public investment programs evaluating digital asset exposure.<\/p>\n

Indiana and other U.S. states love bitcoin<\/h2>\n

With the bill\u2019s passage, Indiana joins a growing list of states exploring the integration of bitcoin and crypto products into public investment portfolios.The proposal comes amid growing interest from U.S. states<\/a> and municipalities in incorporating digital assets into public portfolios, reflecting broader trends in cryptocurrency adoption and financial innovation.<\/p>\n

South Dakota recently introduced<\/a> House Bill 1155, which would allow the state to invest up to 10% of public funds in Bitcoin.<\/p>\n

Earlier this year, Rhode Island lawmakers introduced<\/a> Senate Bill S2021 to temporarily exempt small Bitcoin transactions from state income and capital gains taxes, with a $5,000 monthly and $20,000 annual cap.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The bill treats Bitcoin as a \u201cdigital, decentralized currency\u201d and allows residents and Rhode Island\u2013based businesses to self-certify eligibility while keeping simple records.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The exemption would take effect January 1, 2027, and expire January 1, 2028, as a pilot program to reduce tax friction on everyday Bitcoin use.<\/p>\n

New Hampshire is another state actively championing Bitcoin.<\/p>\n

In May 2025, New Hampshire became<\/a> the first U.S. state to allow its treasury to invest in Bitcoin and other large-cap digital assets, authorizing up to 5% of certain public funds to be allocated into crypto under House Bill 302. BTC currently qualifies under the market-cap rule.<\/p>\n

This post Indiana Governor Signs Bill Allowing Bitcoin in State Retirement Plans<\/a> first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine<\/a> and is written by Micah Zimmerman<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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