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2 California Men Sentenced to Prison for $1.9M Crypto Grift
The founders of Dropil, Jeremy McAlpine and Zachary Matar, pleaded guilty to one count each of securities fraud last August.
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California Is Investigating ‘Multiple’ Crypto Lending Companies
The state’s Department of Financial Protection and Innovation is looking at whether firms that have suspended customer withdrawals and transfers have violated its laws.
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Solana Labs Faces Lawsuit; US Bans Crypto Holders From Writing Government Policies
Solana Labs Faces Lawsuit; US Bans Crypto Holders From Writing Government Policies
A class action suit filed in California federal court accuses key players in the Solana ecosystem of illegally profiting from SOL. Separately, U.S. officials who invest in cry...
Solana Labs Faces Lawsuit; US Bans Crypto Holders From Writing Government Policies

The suit accuses Solana founder Anatoly Yakovenko of securities violations. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)
Solana Labs, Multicoin Accused of Violating Securities Law by SOL Investor
Solana’s SOL token is an unregistered security whose insiders have benefitted while retail suffered, the suit alleged.
The suit accuses Solana founder Anatoly Yakovenko of securities violations. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

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The IMF and California Chart Different Courses on Crypto
Between them, they show the range of policymaker and institutional engagement in the space.
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California Governor Signs Executive Order to Spur Crypto Industry in the State
The order prompts the creation of a regulatory framework for blockchain technologies and crypto financial assets.
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A Use Case You Can Eat: California Crabs Tracked by Helium Network
The Helium Network is a crypto-powered network of Internet hotspots, but it has saved one amateur fisherman thousands of dollars on crab pots every year.
Crabs caught using Helium-powered tracking devices. (Jameson Buffmire)

Meet Aarika Rhodes, the Pro-Bitcoin, Pro-Basic Income Congressional Candidate Seeking to Unseat Rep Brad Sherman
Meet Aarika Rhodes, the Pro-Bitcoin, Pro-Basic Income Congressional Candidate Seeking to Unseat Rep Brad Sherman
“Community Crypto” host Isaiah Jackson sits down with Aarika Rhodes, U.S. congressional candidate for California’s 32nd District seeking to unseat Congressman Brad Sherman (D)...
Meet Aarika Rhodes, the Pro-Bitcoin, Pro-Basic Income Congressional Candidate Seeking to Unseat Rep Brad Sherman

What to Expect From Bitcoin 2022 Conference
What to Expect From Bitcoin 2022 Conference
“Community Crypto” host Isaiah Jackson is joined by Aarika Rhodes, a full-time elementary school teacher taking on anti-crypto pol Brad Sherman in her run for office as a Demo...
What to Expect From Bitcoin 2022 Conference

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Meet Aarika Rhodes, the Pro-Bitcoin, Pro-Basic Income Congressional Candidate
This elementary school teacher is taking on anti-crypto pol Brad Sherman in her run for office as a Democrat in Los Angeles County.
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