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This bill allows public funds in Arizona, specifically the state treasurer and retirement systems, to invest up to 10% of their available monies in virtual currency, with a specific focus on Bitcoin. If the U.S. Treasury establishes a strategic bitcoin reserve, these public funds would be permitted to store their virtual currency holdings in a secure, segregated account within that reserve. The bill defines virtual currency as a digital representation of value that serves as a medium of exchange, unit of account, and store of value, but explicitly excludes U.S. dollars and foreign currencies. The legislation, named the "Arizona Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act," provides a framework for public funds to potentially diversify their investments by including a limited amount of cryptocurrency, specifically targeting Bitcoin, while establishing clear guidelines and definitions to govern such investments. This bill represents an emerging approach by a state government to integrate cryptocurrency into public financial management, reflecting the growing mainstream acceptance of digital assets.