New Hampshire Governor Signs ‘Blockchain Basic Law’ to Protect Crypto Rights and Self-Custody - Bitcoin World
New Hampshire's 'Blockchain Basic Law' protects crypto self-custody rights and clarifies that certain blockchain activities are not money transmission, reducing regulatory burden for crypto firms.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Money Services & Money Transmitters space on July 14, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Low urgency. Crypto/virtual-currency firms, fintech wallets, and money transmitters operating in New Hampshire should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: No immediate deadline; law is effective upon passage (signed in 2024).. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Money Services & Money Transmitters continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
New law exempts self-custody and certain blockchain activities from state money transmitter licensing requirements, and protects the right to self-custody digital assets.
Who it affects
Crypto/virtual-currency firms, fintech wallets, and money transmitters operating in New Hampshire
What you must do
Review your business activities to determine if they qualify for the exemption; update compliance policies accordingly.
Deadline
No immediate deadline; law is effective upon passage (signed in 2024).
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