HB639

New Hampshire
2026-07-03 14:26:30

New Hampshire HB639 Registered, Protecting Digital Asset Rights and Creating a Blockchain Disputes Court

New Hampshire House Bill HB639 was officially enrolled on July 1. The bill states that state and local governments may not restrict individuals from using digital assets for payments or from holding assets through self-custody wallets, and they may not impose additional taxes solely because digital assets are used. It also clarifies that individuals and businesses operating nodes, mining, or staking are not required to obtain money transmitter licenses, and such activities are not considered the issuance or sale of securities. In addition, the bill authorizes the state Supreme Court to establish a dedicated blockchain disputes court to handle related civil cases. According to the bill text, the measure will take effect 60 days after passage.

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New Hampshire HB639 Registered, Protecting Digital Asset Rights and Creating a Blockchain Disputes Court
New Hampshire
2026-07-03 14:26:30

New Hampshire HB639 Registered, Protecting Digital Asset Self-Custody and Creating a Blockchain Court

New Hampshire House Bill HB639 completed its enrollment process on July 1, establishing a clearer legal framework for digital asset use and blockchain-related activities at the state level. The bill bars state and local governments from restricting an individual’s ability to use digital assets for payments or to hold assets through self-custody wallets. It also prohibits additional taxation based solely on the use of digital assets. In addition, HB639 states that individuals and businesses operating nodes, mining, or staking are not required to obtain money transmitter licenses, and that such activities do not constitute the issuance or sale of securities. The bill also authorizes the state supreme court to establish a dedicated blockchain dispute court to hear relevant civil cases. According to the bill text, the measure takes effect 60 days after passage.

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New Hampshire HB639 Registered, Protecting Digital Asset Self-Custody and Creating a Blockchain Court