New Hampshire is making a strong bid to become the most crypto-friendly state in America. House Bill 639, formally titled the “Blockchain Basic Laws,” would create a new chapter in state law that explicitly shields digital asset payments, self-custody wallets, and mining operations from government interference.
The bill, primarily sponsored by Rep. Keith Ammon (R) along with several Republican co-sponsors, doesn’t just pay lip service to crypto rights. It draws actual legal lines in the sand.
What HB639 actually does
The legislation creates RSA chapter 359-V, a dedicated section of New Hampshire law covering blockchain operations. At its core, the bill does three major things.
First, it protects the right to use digital assets for legitimate purchases. State and local governments would be prohibited from blocking or restricting crypto payments.
