New Hampshire Signs Blockchain Basic Laws; Texas Invests $5M in Bitcoin Reserve

According to ChainCatcher, New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte recently signed HB 639, the Blockchain Basic Laws, which expands legal protections for digital asset users, developers, miners, validators and businesses, and protects self-custody rights. The bill also authorizes establishing specialized courts for blockchain-related disputes.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed SB 21 in June 2025, establishing the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, with an initial $5 million investment through spot Bitcoin ETFs. Wyoming's proposal to invest up to 3% of state funds in Bitcoin did not pass in 2025, but the state has advanced its professional banking framework. Wyoming's stablecoin FRNT became publicly available in January 2026, described as the first state-issued U.S. stablecoin.