California
California Bill Update Eases Burden for Bitcoin Startups
A bill currently before the California Senate has been amended to include a provisional application process for early-stage bitcoin startups.
Bitcoin Regulation Bill Approved by Californian State Assembly
California's State Assembly has approved a bill calling for digital currency comapnies to be regulated in a similar way to banks.
Bitcoin Regulation Remains on Agenda for California Agency
California's money transmitter regulator released conflicting statements today regarding how bitcoin regulation will move forward in the state.
What itBit's Banking Law Charter Really Means
Professor Houman B Shadab examines itBit's recent banking law charter. Should other digital currency exchanges follow suit?
California Business Raided Over Alleged Altcoin Gambling
A business in Southern California was raided by police last month in connection with alleged gambling tied to an alternative cryptocurrency.
Buttonwood SF Founder Petitions California's Proposed Bitcoin Bill
The founder of Buttonwood SF has started an online petition to request the withdrawal of its Bitlicense.
Bitcoin API Startup Gem Raises Funding Total to $3.3 Million
Californian bitcoin API developer Gem has announced an additional $1.3m in funding, raising its total to $3.3m.
Intel Hints at Bitcoin Play With Crypto Researcher Hire
California-based computer manufacturer Intel appears to be dipping its toe in the digital currency space.
Ripple Labs Appoints Former US State Department Official as Advisor
Ripple Labs has appointed Anja Manuel, a former US Secretary of State official, as an advisor to the company.
California Bill Proposes License Requirement for Bitcoin Businesses
A bill introduced to the California legislature aims to bring virtual currency businesses more clearly under the state’s Money Transmission Act.
