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.

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.

Louisiana has become one of the first U.S. states to accept Bitcoin for government payments, offering residents more flexible options for transactions.

The first crypto payment to the state was made to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries this week.