**Louisiana Goes Crypto! 🪙**

- Louisiana residents can now pay state services using Bitcoin (BTC), Bitcoin Lightning Network, and USD Coin (USDC).

- State Treasurer John Fleming announced the first-ever crypto payment for a fine to the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.

- The initiative is a collaboration between the state, Bead Pay, and local integration partners.

- Fleming believes this will reduce fraudulent transactions and modernize government systems.

- Payments are converted to US dollars, protecting the state from crypto volatility.

- Republican Rep. Mark Wright, a crypto advocate, expressed excitement over the new payment options.

Source: John Fleming