The Draper Innovation Index (DII) shows that crypto-friendly US states are gaining ground in the innovation ranking. Texas climbed to fourth place thanks to growth in venture capital investment and cryptocurrency and blockchain funding. Oklahoma also rose to 15th place. California dropped to 31st place and New York fell to 49th place, both hurt by weaker new business formation. New Hampshire ranked third despite being 40th in GDP and 42nd in population, highlighting how business-friendly policies can outweigh economic size.
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