Louisiana became the first U.S. state to accept cryptocurrency for government services on September 17, 2024, according to a press release from Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming. Residents can now pay using bitcoin, Bitcoin Bitcoin +0.1% Lightning, and USD Coin from private crypto wallets.

According to a press release from Fleming's office, the state will accept three types of digital currency to pay for public operations: Bitcoin, Bitcoin Lightning, and USD Coin.

The State Government of Louisiana has made a step forward in the eyes of many, now accepting cryptocurrency as valid payment.

Louisiana state government is now able to accept payments in the form of cryptocurrency, state Treasurer John Fleming announced this week. People will be able to make payments from secure crypto wallets using the cryptocurrencies Bitcoin, Bitcoin Lightning ...

Louisiana has taken a significant step in embracing cryptocurrency by allowing residents to use Bitcoin, Bitcoin Lightning, and USD Coin to pay for state services. This development marks Louisiana as the first U.

Louisiana residents will now have the option to pay for state services from their private, secure crypto wallets, according to a news release from Fleming's office. Bitcoin, bitcoin lightning and USD coin will now be accepted. The first cryptocurrency payment was made Tuesday at the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.

People living in the state of Louisiana, USA, can now pay for state services using Bitcoin, Bitcoin Lightning, and USD Coin by employing private and secure cryp