Crypto

Remember when NFTs were the hottest ticket in town? Celebrities were jumping on the bandwagon, headlines screamed about million-dollar sales, and “owning a JPEG” became the new status symbol.

For much of its early history, Bitcoin was often described as a financial asset that moved independently from traditional markets. Investors and analysts frequently referred to it as “digital gold,” suggesting it could function as a hedge against inflation or economic instability.

While corporate treasury interest is not as high in other areas of the market, Ethereum-focused accumulation has remained relatively consistent, and that type of demand even in less favorable conditions begins to matter over time.

As of early 2026, New Hampshire has not yet made a purchase. Though the authority exists and the infrastructure surrounding it is being built, the state that got there first legislatively has been cautious about initiating a purchase in deliberate contrast to what Texas did next.

On March 6, 2025, President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14233, formally creating a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a broader U.S Digital Asset Stockpile.