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Governor Kevin Stitt Signs HB3594, Making Oklahoma First State to Codify Bitcoin Rights

May 15, 2024, 10:30 AM

On Monday afternoon, Governor Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma signed HB3594 into law, making Oklahoma the first state to formally recognize and protect the rights of its citizens to run a node, mine, and self-custody Bitcoin. The new law ensures the right to self-custody, transact, and mine Bitcoin, marking a significant step in the protection of digital asset rights. Dennis Porter and the Satoshi Action Fund were instrumental in advocating for the bill, which is seen as a victory in their broader campaign to safeguard digital asset rights.