New Hampshire Crypto Mining Bill Delayed Amid Public Backlash
New Hampshire's legislative push to deregulate cryptocurrency mining has hit a roadblock. House Bill 639, which sought to exempt mining operations from local zoning and noise ordinances, will return for further study in 2026 following significant public opposition.
Environmental concerns proved decisive in the Senate's divided vote. The proposed legislation WOULD have created specialized blockchain courts and prohibited additional state taxes on mining activities—a move supporters compared to the state's early embrace of internet technology in the 1990s.
The delay underscores growing tensions between crypto industry expansion and community interests. While proponents argued for economic benefits, local residents successfully mobilized against what they viewed as unchecked industrial development.
