California Bans Officials’ Memecoins After TRUMP Buyers Lost $3.8B

California’s new memecoin law targets conflicts of interest after President Donald Trump’s token generated substantial proceeds for him while many buyers lost money. Governor Gavin Newsom also signed a separate measure addressing crypto fraud and victim recovery. What California’s Memecoin Ban Covers California state and local public officers will be barred from issuing memecoins starting […]
Key Takeaways
- California’s new memecoin law targets conflicts of interest after President Donald Trump’s token generated substantial proceeds for him while many buyers lost money.
- Governor Gavin Newsom also signed a separate measure addressing crypto fraud and victim recovery.
- What California’s Memecoin Ban Covers California state and local public officers will be barred from issuing memecoins starting […]
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