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Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt Signs HB3594, First State to Legally Protect Bitcoin Rights

May 14, 2024, 11:49 PM

Governor Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma has signed HB3594 into law on Monday afternoon, making Oklahoma the first state to formally recognize and protect the rights of its citizens to run a node, mine, and self-custody Bitcoin. This historic step ensures that Bitcoin rights, including the right to self-custody, transact, and mine Bitcoin, are now legally defendable in Oklahoma.