North Dakota
Bitcoin States
North Dakota passed HB 1168 in 2023, enshrining the right to mine Bitcoin and prohibiting local governments from banning Bitcoin mining operations. The state's low electricity costs from lignite coal and wind energy have attracted significant mining operations. North Dakota also has no personal income tax on business activities structured appropriately, and its legislature has been receptive to Bitcoin-friendly policies through the Western Energy Alliance advocacy.
Details
- State
- North Dakota
- Status
- friendly
- Capital
- Bismarck
- Country
- USA
- Notable
- Right to Mine law; low-cost energy from lignite and wind; no personal income tax on business
- Income Tax
- Yes
- Legislation
- HB 1168 Right to Mine (2023)
- Abbreviation
- ND
- Right To Mine
- Yes
- Population Millions
- 0.78
- Bitcoin Mining Rights
- Yes
- Bitcoin Friendly Score
- high
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