California

PayPal

PayPal Hosts Packed ‘Introduction to Bitcoin’ Event

PayPal's TechXploration event at its California headquarters featured bitcoin with an emphasis on its startup community.

Business  ·  1 August 2014
Regulation

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.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 June 2014
Regulation

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.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 June 2014
Regulation

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.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 May 2014
Regulation

California and New Mexico Issue Consumer Digital Currency Advisories

California and New Mexico regulatory bodies have issued new consumer guidance relating to digital currencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 April 2014
Regulation

Meet Roger Dickinson, The Man Behind California’s Bill to Legalize Bitcoin

The California Assembly’s Roger Dickinson talks about his state’s neutral approach to digital currency legislation.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 March 2014
Regulation

California Bill Would Make Bitcoin ‘Lawful Money’

A new Senate bill is looking to give US dollar alternatives firmer legal footing in California.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 February 2014
California

Lamborghini and McLaren Dealerships Drive Bitcoin Adoption in USA

Bitcoin classifieds site Eggify now offers a number of exotic vehicles from McLaren and Lamborghini dealerships in California.

Business  ·  30 January 2014
California

BTC China Accepting Bank Deposits Again

BTC China is now accepting customer deposits via its corporate bank account, plus offering small prizes to its customers.

Tech  ·  30 January 2014
California

You Can Buy a 30% Stake in This Californian Winery With Bitcoins

US winery Mondo Cellars is selling a chunk of its business in an effort to promote bitcoin.

Business  ·  23 December 2013
Venture Capital

11 Bitcoin Startups Pitch for Funding at Plug and Play Winter Expo

Bitcoin startups pitched for investor funding at the recent Winter EXPO held by company accelerator Plug and Play.

Business  ·  15 December 2013
Regulation

Bitcoin benefits from California state amending Money Transmission Act

California's new AB786 bill amends existing law to make it friendlier to financial startups, including some bitcoin companies.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 September 2013