- Wyoming Highway Patrol Association partners with Proof of Workforce to explore Bitcoin adoption.
- “Get Off Zero” initiative educates WHPA members on Bitcoin’s benefits.
- Wyoming advances Bitcoin adoption with a strategic reserve bill and Senator Cynthia Lummis’ support.
The Wyoming Highway Patrol Association (WHPA) is considering adding Bitcoin to its balance sheet, a move that would make it the first U.S. law enforcement association to do so. The WHPA has partnered with Proof of Workforce on an educational initiative called “Get Off Zero.”
“Get Off Zero” aims to educate organizations about the potential benefits of Bitcoin. WHPA members will have the opportunity to learn about the digital asset ecosystem. This partnership signals a significant step in exploring how Wyoming Highway Patrol Bitcoin holdings might function.
Proof of Workforce and Bitcoin Education
Proof of Workforce, started by firefighter Dom Bei, offers free Bitcoin education to workers, unions, pension funds, and cities.
They helped the Santa Monica Firefighters become the first U.S. union to hold Bitcoin directly. They’ve also worked with unions around the world, hosted a Bitcoin forum for the Wisconsin Retirement System, and helped Santa Monica create the first U.S. Municipal Bitcoin Office.
Austin Bluemel, Vice President of the WHPA, stated that the organization is excited to explore Bitcoin, both as a network and as a potential asset, to better support its mission of enhancing highway safety.
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Wyoming’s Pro-Bitcoin Stance
While Bitcoin adoption continues to grow, Wyoming is already making strides in its commitment to the digital asset.
The state recently introduced a strategic Bitcoin reserve bill, allowing up to 3% of state funds to be allocated to Bitcoin investments.
Other states, including Arizona, Texas, and New Mexico, have also introduced similar bills to incorporate Bitcoin into their financial reserves. However, Utah is the only state to have successfully passed a Bitcoin reserve bill through the House.
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As the first US law enforcement association to potentially hold Bitcoin on its balance sheet, the WHPA’s decision could pave the way for more government and law enforcement entities to integrate digital assets into their financial operations.
Cynthia Lummis, the Wyoming Senator and a known Bitcoin advocate, expressed her support for the initiative. Taking to social media, she wrote, “This is so cool. The goal with this stuff is to help Americans access tools to realize and protect the full value of their effort, their blood, their sweat and their tears. Love to see Wyoming citizens who protect us, protected by Bitcoin. That’s freedom-focused innovation.”
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