New Hampshire Enacts Blockchain Basics Act and Crypto Self-Custody Protections

Institutional TransitionJul 4, 2026

New Hampshire is actively shaping state-level crypto law, toggling between landmark blockchain legislation and a contested $100M Bitcoin-backed municipal bond proposal.

New Hampshire passed the Blockchain Basics Act, establishing on-chain dispute resolution rules and formal legal recognition for digital assets. The state separately enacted HB639 to protect crypto payments and self-custody wallets, making New Hampshire one of the more active US states in establishing digital asset legal infrastructure.

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New Hampshire Legislature Passes 'Blockchain Basics Act', Establishes Digital Asset and On-Chain Dispute Rules · panewslab.com · T2
New Hampshire files HB639 to protect crypto payments and self-custody wallets · cryptobriefing.com · T2

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New Hampshire Legalizes Crypto Self-Custody
New Hampshire passed the Blockchain Basics Act, establishing on-chain dispute resolution rules and formal legal recognition for digital assets. The state separately enacted HB639 to protect crypto payments and self-custody wallets, making New Hampshire one of the more active US states in establishing digital asset legal infrastructure.