Maryland
Bitcoin States
Maryland has introduced multiple Bitcoin and digital asset bills, including legislation to study state investment in Bitcoin and to protect digital asset rights. The state is home to several Bitcoin companies and is subject to federal oversight from Washington D.C. Maryland's money transmission law requires licensing for virtual currency businesses.
Details
- State
- Maryland
- Known For
- D.C. proximity, federal oversight, Bitcoin company presence, state Bitcoin study bills
- Income Tax
- Yes
- Abbreviation
- MD
- Notable Legislation
- Money transmission licensing for virtual currency businesses
- Bitcoin Mining Rights
- No
- Bitcoin Friendly Score
- low
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