Bitcoin-Friendly Gavin Newsom Leads 2018 California Gubernatorial Race
California Lt. Gov. Newsom is a favorite to take Democrat Jerry Brown’s place as the 2018 gubernatorial race Democratic candidate, meaning a Bitcoin and technology friendly politician could lead a state that regularly votes Democratic. Newsom currently leads others in the race, from both parties, with 23 percent of registered voters. The poll was released late Monday in order to delineate how the future political contest may take shape. Mr. Newsom is ahead of two Democratic rivals already in the race, like former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and state Treasurer John Chiang. The....
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In announcing his intention to run for governor of California in 2018, Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is accepting donations in bitcoin, supporting his tech-savvy image. The "Gavin for Governor" invites supporters to donate via bitcoin. Newsom is one of the nation's first high-profile politicians to accept contributions in bitcoin, according to The San Francisco Chronicle. Newsom has about $3 million left from his successful 2014 re-election campaign for lieutenant governor, according to reports on his campaign for governor in 2018. A political bitcoin pioneer. When Newsom ran for re-election....
California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill to regulate crypto in his state. He stressed that “a more flexible approach is needed” to “keep up with rapidly evolving technology and use cases” in the crypto sector.
Bill to Regulate Crypto in California Vetoed by Governor Newsom
The governor of the U.S. state of California, Gavin Newsom, vetoed a number of bills Friday, including Assembly Bill 2269 (AB 2269) which will establish a licensing and regulatory framework for cryptocurrency.
Assembly Bill 2269, titled “Digital financial....
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed an executive order on crypto and blockchain to create a comprehensive and harmonized framework for Web3 technology to thrive. “California is a global hub of innovation, and we’re setting up the state for success with this emerging technology,” said the governor. California’s Governor Issues Executive Order on Blockchain and Crypto The governor of the U.S. state of California, Gavin Newsom, signed an executive order Wednesday to “create a transparent and consistent business environment for companies operating in....
Early Bitcoin investor Chamath Palihapitiya is eying running for governor of California. Early Bitcoin investor and industry proponent Chamath Palihapitiya has signaled a potential run for the position of California governor.The CEO of venture capital firm Social Capital, Chamath Palihapitiya, appeared to announce his intentions in a Tweet on January 26. The post linked to his new website with a number of promises for the U.S. state including massive tax cuts, an increase for teacher’s salaries, the end of student loans, and a handout for new births.Palihapitiya appears to be gearing up....
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