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John Khuu is accused of laundering millions in drug money using bitcoin. (Towfiqu barbhuiya/Unsplash)
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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.
John Khuu is accused of laundering millions in drug money using bitcoin. (Towfiqu barbhuiya/Unsplash)
By Nikhilesh De
Oct 7, 2022 at 5:03 p.m. UTC
Oct 7, 2022
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California state Sen. Robert Hertzberg (Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
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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)
By Jesse Hamilton
Sep 29, 2022 at 7:07 p.m. UTC
Sep 29, 2022
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California Regulator Targets 11 Crypto Trading Desks Operating Like 'Ponzis'
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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 misappro...
California Regulator Targets 11 Crypto Trading Desks Operating Like 'Ponzis'
By CoinDesk Staff
Sep 28, 2022 at 6:05 p.m. UTC
Sep 28, 2022
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California's state Capitol building (Getty Images)
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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 scheme...
California's state Capitol building (Getty Images)
By Nikhilesh De
Sep 27, 2022 at 7:25 p.m. UTC
Sep 27, 2022
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California, New York Join 6 States Ordering Nexo to Halt Yield Product
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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 intere...
California, New York Join 6 States Ordering Nexo to Halt Yield Product
By CoinDesk Staff
Sep 27, 2022 at 2:42 p.m. UTC
Sep 27, 2022
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A Surprise Crypto Bill Veto in California
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says no to a bill that passed the Assembly 71-0.
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By Nathaniel Whittemore
Sep 26, 2022 at 8:40 p.m. UTC
Sep 26, 2022
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Kalin Metodiev, co-founder and managing partner of Nexo (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)
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California, New York Join Several States Ordering Crypto Lender Nexo to Halt Yield Product
Seven states have ordered a halt to Nexo’s “Earn Interest Product” accounts, accusing the company of improperly offering unregistered securities.
Kalin Metodiev, co-founder and managing partner of Nexo (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)
By Jesse Hamilton
Sep 26, 2022 at 6:52 p.m. UTC
Sep 26, 2022
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California Governor Gavin Newsom Vetoed 'BitLicense' Bill
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California Governor Gavin Newsom Vetoed ‘BitLicense’ Bill
California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) vetoed a bill that would have created a licensing regime for anyone hoping to facilitate crypto transactions, likening it to how money tra...
California Governor Gavin Newsom Vetoed 'BitLicense' Bill
By CoinDesk Staff
Sep 26, 2022 at 2:42 p.m. UTC
Sep 26, 2022
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom (Getty Images)
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California 'BitLicense' Bill Vetoed by Gov. Gavin Newsom
The bill would have created a crypto licensing regime and set up rules for stablecoins.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (Getty Images)
By Nikhilesh De
Sep 24, 2022 at 2:04 a.m. UTC
Sep 24, 2022
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California Assembly Passes Crypto Regulation Bill That Requires Bank-Issued Stablecoins
The Digital Financial Assets Law, which is similar to New York’s BitLicense, has been criticized by industry stakeholders.
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By Sam Reynolds
Sep 1, 2022 at 4:45 a.m. UTC
Sep 1, 2022
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