Arizona, Texas, and Utah have emerged as the leading US states in cryptocurrency regulation, just as investor focus turns to the highly anticipated “Crypto Week”, which may reshape the nation’s digital asset landscape.
A recent report titled Tokenized in America, published by Chainlink in collaboration with the Blockchain Association, ranked these states as “trailblazers” for their robust blockchain policies and thriving crypto ecosystems. The assessment evaluated each state’s government-backed blockchain pilot programs, pro-crypto task forces, congressional support, blockchain workforce density, strategic Bitcoin reserve initiatives, and membership in the North American Blockchain Association (NABA).
“Texas, Arizona, and Utah earned Trailblazer status for their strength in both policy and ecosystem development,”
the report stated, also highlighting North Carolina, California, New Hampshire, and Wyoming for their notable blockchain engagement.
“With so much occurring at the federal level, we cannot overlook the substantial activity occurring in the states,”
said Adam Minehardt, head of policy at Chainlink Labs.
“Tokenized in America is helping shine a light on the important role these states are playing when it comes to digital assets, providing insight into the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.”
The findings come at a transformative moment, as US lawmakers prepare to debate three critical cryptocurrency bills this week – collectively dubbed “Crypto Week” by federal policymakers. The proposed legislation includes the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS Act), the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act), and the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act, which seeks to block the creation of a central bank digital currency.
According to the report, at least half of US states now have strong congressional support for blockchain policy, with 36% hosting active pro-crypto task forces. Additionally, over 22% of states are running blockchain pilot programs, while 16% have established or are pursuing strategic Bitcoin reserves.
While some industry leaders argue that the CLARITY Act remains imperfect, its potential passage, alongside the GENIUS Act and Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act, could establish the US as a global leader in digital asset regulation, signalling a new era for the nation’s crypto industry.
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