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Breaking: New Hampshire Becomes First U.S. State to Officially Hold Bitcoin in State Reserves

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  • Historic Move: New Hampshire becomes the first U.S. state to legalize holding Bitcoin in its financial reserves under new HB 302 law.

  • Policy Impact: The law limits holdings to 5%, mandates U.S.-regulated custody, and may inspire similar actions in other states.

In a major first for the United States, New Hampshire has passed a new law allowing the state to hold Bitcoin as part of its financial reserves. The bill, known as HB 302, was signed into law on May 6, 2025, by the stateโ€™s Governor. This makes New Hampshire the first state in the nation to create a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Fund.

The law gives the stateโ€™s Treasurer the power to buy Bitcoin and other major digital assets directly or through a regulated investment product like an exchange-traded product (ETP). However, thereโ€™s a limit โ€” the state can only hold up to 5% of its total funds in Bitcoin to balance risk.

To ensure safety, the law requires all digital assets to be stored under strict U.S.-regulated custody, either in state-controlled wallets or with approved custodians. The new policy will officially take effect 60 days after its signing.

The bill was inspired by a model created by the nonprofit group Satoshi Action, which works to educate lawmakers about Bitcoin and digital assets. Dennis Porter, the groupโ€™s CEO, said this is more than just a bill โ€” itโ€™s the start of a movement. โ€œNew Hampshire didnโ€™t just pass a bill; it sparked a movement,โ€ Porter said.

Several important figures helped make this happen, including Rep. Keith Ammon, an early Bitcoin supporter, Majority Leader Jason Osborne, and the New Hampshire Blockchain Council.

This landmark decision could open the door for other U.S. states to follow New Hampshireโ€™s lead as interest in Bitcoin-backed financial reserves grows nationwide.

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