House Bill 5670 would allow Michigan state workers to receive part of their salary in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, while prohibiting the use of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).
A new legislative proposal in Michigan, known as House Bill 5670, seeks to allow state employees to choose cryptocurrency payments. The bill mandates that the state provide at least six crypto options, including Bitcoin, as part of the payroll system. It also explicitly bans any use of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), reflecting growing state-level interest in decentralized digital assets over government-issued equivalents. The initiative aligns with broader discussions across U.S. states about integrating cryptocurrencies into public financial systems.