BATON ROUGE, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — The state of Louisiana this week moved into a new digital age when Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming announced that residents now have the option to pay for state services from their private, secure 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. "In today's digital a…

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The Louisiana state government has started accepting cryptocurrency payments in exchange for state services, the state’s treasurer announced this week. Residents will now be able to pay for state services with cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and USDC, a “stablecoin” that’s value is pegged to the dollar. “Louisiana residents will now have the option to pay for state services from their private, secure crypto wallets,” a press release from Louisiana…

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Louisiana State Treasurer, John Fleming, M.D. has announced that the state government will now accept Bitcoin, Bitcoin Lightning Network, and USD Coin, as a valid form of payment for state services. The first cryptocurrency payment was made to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries today. 
Dr. Fleming, described this initiative as a crucial step in modernizing government operations, stating, “In today’s digital age, government system…

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Louisiana has taken a significant leap into the digital future by allowing payments in Bitcoin, Bitcoin Lightning Network, and USD Coin for state services. State Treasurer John Fleming, M.D., champions this move as a vital modernization of government operations. He emphasized the convenience and flexibility it provides residents in their interactions with state departments, starting with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.
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Louisiana residents can use cryptocurrency to pay for state services

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