California Inching Closer Towards Legalizing Bitcoin

California Inching Closer Towards Legalizing Bitcoin

California is getting closer to outright legalizing Bitcoin in the state with the proposed bill clearing a committee vote yesterday. Back in September of last year, California passed AB 786, a piece of legislation that makes it easier doing in-state business for Bitcoin startups. This time, a bill dubbed as AB-129 Lawful Money, which would legalize cryptocurrencies in the state, passed the Senate Banking and Financial Institutions Committee yesterday by a 7-1 vote. Previously, the bill was unanimously approved in the California Assembly by a 75 to 0 vote. The next step for the bill will be....


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