Missouri has made significant legislative strides toward protecting the rights of cryptocurrency miners through the Digital Asset Mining Protection Act . While the core protections passed key committee hurdles in early 2023, the state has recently expanded its focus to include broader crypto initiatives, such as a State Bitcoin Reserve . Key Protections for Miners
: Precludes the state and local governments from prohibiting the operation of mining nodes at a private residence. Missouri passes crypto mining protection law
: "Virtual currency" is categorized as exempt from state, county, or local property taxes. 2025-2026 Legislative Updates : "Virtual currency" is categorized as exempt from
: The Missouri Public Service Commission is barred from setting discriminatory electricity rates that specifically target mining operations. Missouri passes crypto mining protection law
: Local governments are prohibited from changing zoning laws specifically to target and shut down existing digital asset mining businesses.