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Louisiana Becomes Latest U.S. State to Accept Bitcoin For Government Services

September 19, 2024
Louisiana has officially become the latest U.S. state to accept Bitcoin payments for government services. State Treasurer John Fleming announced yesterday that citizens can now make payments using Bitcoin, Bitcoin Lightning Network, and USD Coin. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries processed the first cryptocurrency payment using Bitcoin’s Lightning Network. LOUISIANA STATE GOVERNMENT ACCEPTS