While the rest of the country is still chewing on the idea of crypto as a form of money, California just sprinted ahead. On June 2, the State Assembly passed AB 1180 with a sweeping 68-0 vote. This bill would allow state departments to accept digital currencies for payments under the state’s Digital Financial Assets Law. Now it’s on its way to the Senate. If Governor Gavin Newsom signs it into law, California will start accepting crypto payments by July 1, 2026. A pilot program will run until 2031. Sounds futuristic, right? That’s because it is. But let’s not mistake the shiny new thing for a solid foundation. Crypto’s Getting Cozy with the State The bill charges California’s Department of…
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