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Read more - World Mobile obtains licensed spectrum in California and 3 other US States
World Mobile, a decentralized wireless network operator, has obtained up to 20MHz spectrum in California, New Mexico, Nevada, and Utah

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Read more - Santa Cruz debuts digital blockchain wallet pilot program
Santa Cruz County, California takes a bold step toward modernization by implementing a blockchain-based digital wallet pilot program for government services and official documentation.

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Read more - California watchdog hunts crypto businesses for creating fake AI CEOs
The DFPI is going after crypto businesses for alleged use of artificial intelligence. According to them some companies used AI's to act as CEO's of their firm's operations.

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Read more - BlockFi to refund California borrowers over $100,000
Bankrupt cryptocurrency lender BlockFi has agreed to refund over $100,000 to California borrowers who continued to repay their loans after the platform halted withdrawals. California’s Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) announced that BlockFi had approved its servicer to…

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Read more - California DMV will use Tezos to digitize its car title management systemÂ
California State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), alongside its partners, is hoping to move its vehicle registration and title management service to the blockchain.

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Read more - California regulator flags 17 cryptocurrency websites suspected of defrauding victims
On Dec. 27 and 28, the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) released a comprehensive list of over 17 crypto sites suspected of defrauding users on its homepage.Â

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Read more - California watchdog issues cease order on crypto firm
The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) has ordered the cryptocurrency lending platform MyConstant to stop marketing many of its cryptocurrency-related products.

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Read more - The California Finance Commission revokes BlockFi’s license
California's finance regulatory commission has suspended BlockFi's lending license for 30 days.

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Read more - DFPI to Launch Restrain and Desist Orders Against Crypto Entities for Violation of Security Laws
The Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) in California has joined the bandwagon with other state regulators in cracking down on cryptocurrency organizations that violate security laws. These companies allegedly give out counterfeit schemes and services to investors. 11…

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Read more - U.S. States Take Legal Actions Against Crypto Lender Nexo for Alleged Unlawful Operations
Several U.S. states, including California, New York, and South Carolina, could take legal action against Nexo, a cryptocurrency lender platform. California DFPI issues a Desist The state of California, through the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI), gave an…

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Read more - Governor Gavin Newsom Vetoes California’s ‘BitLicense’ Bill
Gavin Newsom, the Governor of California, vetoed the state's BitLicense bill for crypto licensing saying states need a more flexible approach toward crypto regulation.

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Read more - Celsius Update: State Regulator Stops Troubled Crypto Lender From Selling Securities in California
There seems to be no end to the woes facing troubled crypto lender Celsius. In its latest setback, the company has been ordered by California’s Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) to halt all activities pertaining to the selling…

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Read more - Fundraising Rounds with Bluejay Finance and Cardinal, 3AC Co-founders Resurface, California Accepting BTC Donations to Political Campaigns
Fundraising continued with Bluejay Finance and Cardinal closing successful rounds. California will accept crypto donations for political campaigns, and 3AC co-founder resurfaces talking about the hedge fund’s fall. Bluejay Finance Raises $2.9 Million Earlier today, Bluejay Finance announced a successful…

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Read more - Multiple U.S. Crypto Lending Firms Under Investigation by California Regulator
Amid the latest troubles faced by some major cryptocurrency lenders following the crypto market downturn, the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) is looking into multiple U.S. companies offering cryptocurrency interest accounts. California Probing Crypto Lenders in the U.S. …

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Read more - California Lawmaker Proposes New Bill to Adopt BTC as Legal Tender
On Feb 19, 2022, Political advisor Ian C.Calderon tweeted that he and BTC expert Dennis Porter were working on a Bipartisan legislature. He said he introduced a bill that seeks to make BTC a legal tender in California.

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Read more - California Loses $700m Revenue by Not Using Excess Energy to Mine Crypto
According to Fred Thiel, California missed out on a $700 million revenue by failing to use excess waste energy to mine crypto. He made the remarks during an interview discussing crypto mining and energy consumption.  California Missed Out on $700…