California bans public officials from issuing meme coins under Newsom law
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation barring public officials from issuing meme coins and exchanges from listing tokens tied to politicians, according to Decrypt. The Block reports Newsom also signed other bills, including one on restitution for crypto scam losses.
Why “Unverified”
- 2 independent sources (The Block, Decrypt), but no primary confirmation
2 independent source groups across 2 posts · evidence score 82/100. How labels work
What the sources claim
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California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation barring public officials from issuing meme coins.
“Governor Gavin Newsom’s legislation bars public officials from issuing meme coins”
Decrypt -
The new California law bars exchanges from listing tokens tied to politicians.
“and exchanges from listing tokens tied to politicians”
Decrypt -
Newsom signed several other bills, including one intended to set clearer rules for restitution when investors lose money in crypto scams.
“Newsom signed several other bills, including one intended to set clearer rules for restitution when investors lose money in crypto scams.”
The Block
Sources
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