One of the unsung realities of Bitcoin (BTC) adoption in the United States is that the most meaningful momentum isn’t always happening in major financial centers. While regulatory battles unfold in Washington and institutions accumulate on Wall Street, everyday Bitcoin use is quietly taking root in places few would expect, including the heart of Oklahoma.
The latest episode of The Clear Crypto Podcast explores how Bitcoin has become part of daily life in middle America, while speaking with Matthew Moore, a broadcaster and educator who has emerged as one of Oklahoma’s most influential grassroots Bitcoin advocates.
Local adoption and cultural alignment
Moore explains that Bitcoin adoption in Oklahoma looks different from the stereotype of crypto as a coastal or tech-centric phenomenon. Small businesses in towns across the state accept Bitcoin for goods, and Bitcoin meetups are flourishing. He and co-host Nathan Jeffay even bought beers with Bitcoin during a recent visit, a rare occurrence in most parts of the world.
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This everyday accessibility is paired with an educational mission. Moore’s audience spans AM/FM radio listeners, traditional TV viewers and online followers, but one demographic is particularly important: older generations. He notes that baby boomers hold a significant portion of US wealth, yet often misunderstand the problems Bitcoin was designed to solve.
“My approach is presenting the problem first. If they understand the problem at hand, they can better identify why things like Bitcoin [are] a great solution,” Moore explains.
Legislation and the state-level frontier
Moore has spent years educating lawmakers and helping shape bills that support self-custody, clarify tax treatment and explore state-level Bitcoin reserves.
He argues that state governments, not the federal government, are likely to lead the next phase of policy innovation. States act as “laboratories of experiment,” he says, and can move faster than Washington. Oklahoma has already passed two Bitcoin-related bills, and discussions about strategic reserves nearly reached a conclusion last session.
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