In early 2025, West Virginia introduced the Inflation Protection Act, an ambitious bill that would allow the state’s treasury to allocate up to 10% of its total public funds into precious metals (gold, silver, platinum) and certain high-values digital assets, including cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. The plan provides for flexible asset custody—whether held on-chain, through ETFs, or under secure state control—reflecting growing interest among states to hedge against inflation and diversify beyond fiat currency models. This initiative not only positions West Virginia among the vanguard of progressive fiscal diversification but also signals a broader trend of state-level monetary innovation.