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California Lawmaker: Bitcoin Thefts Show Industry Regulation Needed

The state assemblyman behind efforts to regulate digital currency businesses in California is now hoping to revive his efforts.

California's legislature has once again shelved a plan to regulate businesses in the digital currency industry.

By Stan HigginsAug 16, 2016

California is once again moving forward with legislation that would update its money transmitter rules to capture digital currency startups.

California's AB-1326 bill, which attempted to regulate virtual currency businesses, has been made inactive at the request of a state senator.

The California Senate Appropriations Committee has voted 6-1 to advance a bill that would create a licensing regime for bitcoin companies.

By Stan HigginsSep 2, 2015

Assemblyman Matt Dababneh, who penned California's bitcoin bill, has defended his proposal against critics.

Technology trade groups are at odds with a bitcoin advocacy group over the best strategy for pursuing positive bitcoin regulation in California.

By Pete RizzoAug 10, 2015

A company near San Fransisco has come up with a novel way to deliver bitcoin-purchased marijuana, via drone.

Attendees of a recent Arcadia Association of REALTORS (AAR) event in California were each given $1 worth of bitcoin as part of a 9th July talk.

By Pete RizzoJul 20, 2015

Digital advocacy groups speak out against pending bitcoin regulation currently before the California Senate.

By Pete RizzoJul 15, 2015

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