California
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.
California Regulator: Coinbase Exchange 'Not Regulated or Licensed'
California's top money transmitter regulator has released a statement saying that Coinbase's new exchange is not licensed to operate in the state.
California Delays Formal Decision on Bitcoin Regulation
A December meeting of California’s Department of Business Oversight did not result in any formal decision on bitcoin regulation.
California to Debate Bitcoin Regulation at December Meeting
California's Department of Business Oversight will hold a meeting this month to determine if the agency should regulate bitcoin businesses.
5 US States Poised to Promote Bitcoin-Friendly Regulation
In America, states are given leeway to pass their own laws. Which states could be helpful to bitcoin?
PayPal Hosts Packed 'Introduction to Bitcoin' Event
PayPal's TechXploration event at its California headquarters featured bitcoin with an emphasis on its startup community.
California Governor Grants Bitcoin 'Legal Money' Status
California Governor Jerry Brown has signed a measure that sought to grant bitcoin 'legal money' status into law.
California's Bill to Make Bitcoin 'Lawful Money' Heads to Governor
A bill to legalise the use of digital currencies in California is now heading to the governor for approval.
Buying Beer With Bitcoin is Legal in California, Official Says
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control has indicated bitcoin can be used in liquor sales.
