California Assembly Approves Bill to Accept Bitcoin for Government Services

The California State Assembly has taken a major step toward embracing cryptocurrency by passing AB 1180, paving the way for digital currency payments for state services. This groundbreaking legislation, introduced by Assemblymember Avelino Valencia, authorizes a pilot program allowing the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation to accept Bitcoin for government fees. With this unanimous approval, California joins Colorado and Utah as pioneers in integrating cryptocurrencies into governmental processes.