Crypto Financial Services Licensure Bill Passes Assembly 71-0

August 31, 2022 4:51 pm

A bill to add licensure and regulations to cryptocurrency financial services based in the state passed the Assembly on Tuesday, bringing the piece of legislation to Governor Gavin Newsom to either sign or veto. Assembly Bill 2269, authored by Assemblyman...

CA Fair Political Practices Commission Approves Cryptocurrency Campaigns Donations

July 22, 2022 4:20 pm

The California Fair Political Practices Commission voted Thursday to allow state campaigns to accept cryptocurrency donations, reversing a four-year ban on the donations. Since 2018, California has been one of nine states to not allow cryptocurrency donations to campaigns. The...

Gov. Newsom Signs Executive Order on Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Technology

May 4, 2022 12:30 pm

Governor Gavin Newsom signed an Executive Order on Wednesday around cryptocurrency and blockchain technology by both creating a more transparent environment for companies employing blockchain technology and creating a path for more a regulatory and consumer protection-focused environment for those...

Bill To Allow Californians To Pay For Government Services With Cryptocurrencies Introduced in Senate

February 22, 2022 12:16 pm

A bill to allow the California government to begin accepting cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin as payment for services by state agencies began discussion in the Senate this week following its introduction last Friday. Senate Bill 1275, authored by Senator Sydney...