US New Hampshire HB639 Completed Registration, Clarifies Legal Protections for Digital Asset Payments, Self-Custody, and Node Operation

US New Hampshire House Bill HB639 completed the registration process on July 1. The bill specifies that state and local governments shall not restrict individuals from using digital assets for payment or holding assets through self-custody wallets, nor shall they impose additional taxes solely due to the use of digital assets. Meanwhile, individuals or enterprises operating nodes, conducting mining or staking activities are not required to obtain money transmitter licenses, and such activities are not considered issuing or selling securities.