The new law protects crypto self-custody, mining, staking and node operation, while barring extra taxes on digital asset payments.
New Hampshire Gov. Ayotte has signed "The Blockchain Basic Laws" into law, creating state-level protections for crypto self-custody, mining, staking (locking crypto to earn rewards) and node operation (running software that helps validate a blockchain network). The measure also bars extra taxes on digital asset payments, marking a policy move aimed at shielding core cryptocurrency activities from additional state-level burdens.