New Hampshire has made history by becoming the first U.S. state to enact a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve law, allowing state funds to be allocated to Bitcoin and select digital assets. Governor Kelly Ayotte signed HB 302, marking a milestone in state-level crypto adoption. The law sets a framework for Bitcoin as a reserve asset, with strict compliance and custody requirements.
- New Hampshire is the first U.S. state to legally authorize Bitcoin as a reserve asset, capping holdings at 5% of state reserves.
- The law requires Bitcoin custody through U.S.-regulated entities, ensuring compliance and transparency.
- Arizona, North Carolina, and Texas are advancing similar legislation, signaling a growing trend in state-level crypto adoption.
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