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New Hampshire Tops List of Most Crypto-Friendly U.S. States: Study
ASICKey ranked states by tax policy, crypto jobs, and infrastructure; New Hampshire and Wyoming lead the pack.
Jun 2, 2025, 8:00 p.m.
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What to know:
- New Hampshire leads the U.S. in crypto-friendliness, thanks to 0% capital gains tax and active infrastructure.
- Wyoming ranks second with the highest rate of blockchain jobs and low electricity prices.
- The top five states all feature a 0% capital gains tax, favoring crypto investors and startups.
A new ranking of crypto-friendly U.S. states puts New Hampshire at the top despite its steep electricity prices and lack of bitcoin mining activity. The state scores high due to its zero capital gains tax, lack of restrictive crypto regulation and a dense network of crypto-accepting businesses and ATMs.
The study, conducted by digital mining hardware maker ASICKey, evaluated all 50 states using seven weighted factors: capital gains tax, regulatory environment, crypto adoption in business, job availability, ATM density, electricity cost, and mining presence. Tax policy and business usage were given the most weight.
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New Hampshire earned the highest score — 71.22 out of 100 — with 4.4 crypto businesses and 9.3 ATMs per 100,000 people. Wyoming followed with a score of 61.89, thanks to the highest blockchain job concentration nationwide (118.4 per 100,000), low energy costs, and minimal regulation.
Nevada, Texas, and Alaska round out the top five. Each state has its own strengths — Nevada's crypto-accepting business sector, Texas’s significant mining footprint, and Alaska's strong blockchain job market — while also benefiting from 0% capital gains taxes.
The study underlines how tax structure and state policy shape the crypto landscape. States with favorable tax codes and clear regulatory paths appear to attract more infrastructure and job creation, while high taxes or unclear rules may slow adoption.
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