New Hampshire Adopts Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Legislation – Coincu

By: bitcoin ethereum news|2025/05/07 20:00:05
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New Hampshire approves its Strategic Bitcoin Reserve bill. Investment capped at 5% of state reserves. Bill includes transparent and secure custody regulations. New Hampshire has become the first U.S. state to enact a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve by signing HB 302 into law on May 6, 2025. The law allows Bitcoin investments within state reserves and takes effect in July. The legislation was championed by Governor Kelly Ayotte and aims to diversify state reserves while ensuring compliance with U.S. regulations . New Hampshire’s Bitcoin Law Caps Investments at 5% New Hampshire set a precedent by passing the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve bill, marking a major advancement in state-level cryptocurrency adoption. Authored with support from the Satoshi Action Fund , the legislation mandates regulatory-compliant custody for assets. Significant changes include a 5% cap on Bitcoin investments relative to total reserves. Market observers project this strategy might encourage other states to consider similar policies, contributing to a broader acceptance of digital assets. “New Hampshire is once again First in the Nation! Just signed a new law allowing our state to invest in cryptocurrency and precious metals.” – Kelly Ayotte, Governor of New Hampshire Crypto Market Observers Predict Growing State Adoption Did you know? New Hampshire’s pioneering step mirrors the trend seen in other nations experimenting with cryptocurrency in public treasuries, a significant growth since El Salvador’s Bitcoin adoption in 2021. Bitcoin (BTC) presently dominates with a 64.19% market share. As of May 7, 2025, its price is $96,924.66, with a market cap of $1.93 trillion. Notable market movements include a 25.23% price increase over the past 30 days, according to CoinMarketCap. Bitcoin(BTC), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 10:19 UTC on May 7, 2025. Source: CoinMarketCap Experts from Coincu observe that New Hampshire’s legislation reflects a robust regulatory approach that could influence national Bitcoin adoption tactics. Potential outcomes may include improved public treasury diversification and an enhanced blueprint for safeguarding digital asset investments. Source: https://coincu.com/336139-new_hampshire_bitcoin_reserve_legislation/

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