California’s lower house has passed a landmark bill allowing state departments to accept cryptocurrency payments, paving the way for a potential shift in how California conducts business. Assembly Bill 1180 (AB 1180) passed unanimously with 68 votes on June 2nd, sending it to the Senate for final approval. The bill mandates the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) to create rules enabling fees and transactions within the state to be conducted using cryptocurrency. This marks a significant move towards embracing digital assets, as California joins states like Florida, Colorado, and Louisiana in experimenting with crypto payments for certain obligations.