Texas Creates Its Own Digital Currency Backed by Gold and Silver
- Texas legalizes gold and silver as legal tender for everyday transactions.
- A digital currency backed by metals will comply with state and federal rules.
- The law may lead to future blockchain tokenization and increased financial autonomy.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed a new act that officially recognizes gold and silver as legal tender for daily financial transactions. The new law, championed by State Representative Mark Dorazio and supported by the Republican Party of Texas, marks the first major statewide effort in the U.S. to formally integrate precious metals back into the official currency system.
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— Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) June 29, 2025Texas Governor Abbot signs law making gold & silver legal tender in 'day-to-day' financial transactions. pic.twitter.com/7IO0Nkinb5
How Will the New System Work?
The new bill authorizes Texans to use both gold and silver coins and bullion as a valid form of currency. The system is backed by the Texas Bullion Depository, which is managed by the State Comptroller’s office and will act as the secure custodian for all the precious metals in the program. The law also establishes a new digital curren…
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Texas Creates Its Own Digital Currency Backed by Gold and Silver
- Texas legalizes gold and silver as legal tender for everyday transactions.
- A digital currency backed by metals will comply with state and federal rules.
- The law may lead to future blockchain tokenization and increased financial autonomy.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed a new act that officially recognizes gold and silver as legal tender for daily financial transactions. The new law, championed by State Representative Mark Dorazio and supported by the Republican Party of Texas, marks the first major statewide effort in the U.S. to formally integrate precious metals back into the official currency system.
JUST IN:
— Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) June 29, 2025
How Will the New System Work?
The new bill authorizes Texans to use both gold and silver coins and bullion as a valid form of currency. The system is backed by the Texas Bullion Depository, which is managed by the State Comptroller’s office and will act as the secure custodian for all the precious metals in the program. The law also establishes a new digital curren…
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