Missouri Passes Crypto Mining Protection Law 🔔

The legislation, primarily advanced through House Bill 764 and similar subsequent measures, establishes several critical "right to mine" safeguards:

: "Virtual currency" is categorized as exempt from state, county, or local property taxes. 2025-2026 Legislative Updates Missouri passes crypto mining protection law

As of early 2026, Missouri lawmakers have shifted their strategy toward integrating digital assets into state finance: Legislation on Cryptomining & Digital Asset Mining The legislation, primarily advanced through House Bill 764

Missouri has made significant legislative strides toward protecting the rights of cryptocurrency miners through the Digital Asset Mining Protection Act . While the core protections passed key committee hurdles in early 2023, the state has recently expanded its focus to include broader crypto initiatives, such as a State Bitcoin Reserve . Key Protections for Miners Key Protections for Miners : Local governments are

: Local governments are prohibited from changing zoning laws specifically to target and shut down existing digital asset mining businesses.

: The Missouri Public Service Commission is barred from setting discriminatory electricity rates that specifically target mining operations.

: Precludes the state and local governments from prohibiting the operation of mining nodes at a private residence.