BREAKING: California Gets Crypto-Ready – State Agencies Can Now Accept Bitcoin! 🪙

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Guess what, people? California just did something that no one saw coming (except, maybe, tech nerds and Bitcoin evangelists). The Golden State has unanimously passed a bill—AB 1180—to allow state agencies to start accepting cryptocurrency. Oh, California, always keeping it interesting! 🌟

AB 1180: California Gets Crypto-Approved! 🚀

With a perfect 68-0 vote (because, apparently, everyone loves free market experimentation), AB 1180 is heading to the Senate for more fun and games.

We can thank Democratic Assembly member Avelino Valencia for pushing this wild ride. His bill plans to launch a *pilot program* (yes, pilot… it’s a test, not a full-on commitment, people) that lets you pay state fees using digital currencies. 💸 Oh, and there’s also a little thing called “guidelines” for regulating this circus, courtesy of the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI).

Valencia, clearly thrilled with his latest endeavor, was caught saying,

“I proudly rise to present AB 1180 that would establish a pilot program authorizing the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation to allow for the payment of fees using digital financial assets.”

What Does This Mean for Crypto in California? 😎

So, what’s next? Well, after a bit more politicking, the DFPI will have to submit a shiny new report on how well this digital currency thing is going. By January 2028, they’ll tell the legislature everything from how many transactions went smoothly to whether anyone accidentally lost their Bitcoin in a coffee spill. ☕💥

And, surprise surprise, there’s a built-in “sunset clause” – because California just loves drama. The bill will automatically expire in 2031 unless everyone decides it’s the future. But that’s like, six years from now—so, who knows?

Unlike past crypto bills that flopped faster than a crypto crash, AB 1180 is focusing on businesses involved in cryptocurrency activities. So, it’s like they’re dipping their toes in, rather than jumping in headfirst. (Caution is key, folks!)

“This gives the state an opportunity to see if any concerns may arise with deploying this payment option.”

Wait, California’s Not the First? 😲

Surprise, surprise! California isn’t the trailblazer in this crypto game. No, that honor goes to Florida, Colorado, and Louisiana, who’ve already said “yes” to Bitcoin for certain state obligations. These states have got their Bitcoin back, and we’re just tagging along.

As of now, 117 merchants in California already accept Bitcoin. So, yeah, it’s happening. People are *actually* spending their Bitcoin on avocado toast and smoothies. 🍞🥑🍹

Now, this whole crypto fever is gaining momentum across the U.S. Some states like New Hampshire and Texas are even making Bitcoin their official reserve currency (because why not?). On the other hand, Florida and South Dakota were like, “Nah, we’re good.”

And, just when you thought things couldn’t get more dramatic, Coinbase founder Brian Armstrong casually dropped a truth bomb, warning that the growing national debt could push Bitcoin into being the world’s next reserve currency. So, yeah. Totally normal. 💥💥💥

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2025-06-05 08:11