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How California’s DMV Is Utilizing Blockchain Technology

Oxhead Alpha is partnering with California's DMV with the aim of modernizing vehicle titling solutions based on the Tezos blockchain. Oxhead Alpha president Andrew Smith discusses what this means for car owners and the registration process, and why the Tezos blockchain was chosen.

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Sam Bankman-Fried Arrives at Parents’ Home After Being Released on $250M Bond: Report

FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried has arrived at his parents' home in Palo Alto, California according to the New York Post. This comes after he was released on a $250 million bond and will remain under house arrest while awaiting a federal trial on multiple charges of fraud. Former SEC Enforcement Branch Chief and Bragança Law Attorney Lisa Bragança discusses the latest legal developments.

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California Finance Regulator Moves to Suspend Crypto Lender Salt’s License

Salt announced on Tuesday it was pausing customer withdrawals due to the impact of FTX’s collapse.

California's DFPI is suspending Salt's license (Shutterstock)

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California Financial Regulator Announces FTX Investigation

California becomes the first state to officially announce an investigation.

FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

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US Officials Charge California Resident With Using Bitcoin to Launder $5.3M in Drug Proceeds

Federal officials alleged that John Khuu sold fake drugs for cryptocurrency, making over $5 million in the process.

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California Moves Forward to Allow Vital Records to be Issued on Blockchain

Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law this week that establishes a blockchain option for delivering individuals’ records, such as birth and marriage certificates

California state Sen. Robert Hertzberg (Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

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California Regulator Targets 11 Crypto Trading Desks Operating Like ‘Ponzis’

The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) filed cease-and-desist orders against 11 little-known crypto firms Tuesday, alleging they were misappropriating customer funds or violating state securities laws. “The Hash” discusses the latest in crypto regulation.

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California Regulator Targets 11 Crypto Trading Desks Operating Like 'Ponzis'

California's financial regulator brought enforcement actions against 11 little-known crypto companies Tuesday, alleging they stole customer funds or operated like Ponzi schemes.

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California, New York Join 6 States Ordering Nexo to Halt Yield Product

California, New York and six other states are suing cryptocurrency lending platform Nexo for allegedly offering unregistered securities in the form of accounts that pay interest for cryptocurrency deposits, the states said in statements on Monday. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De breaks down the developments.

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