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California Approves Law Allowing State Custody of Bitcoin and Crypto

California Approves Law Allowing State Custody of Bitcoin and Crypto

Legislation permits the world’s fourth-largest economy to directly hold Bitcoin and other digital assets.

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Fact Check
Multiple credible sources, including official California Senate documents (Sources 1, 12) and news reports (Sources 10, 13), directly confirm that California lawmakers have passed a bill (AB 1052). This law allows the state to take custody of digital assets, including cryptocurrency, that are classified as long-inactive or unclaimed property under the state's Unclaimed Property Law (UPL). The evidence is consistent and comes from primary and secondary sources.
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Terms & Concepts
  • Bitcoin Custody: The act of holding and managing Bitcoin on behalf of an entity, ensuring secure storage and access control.
  • Digital Assets: Cryptographically secured assets such as cryptocurrencies and tokens, used for investment, payments, or decentralized applications.
  • Crypto Custody: Specialized services that store and manage cryptocurrencies, often involving secure wallets and compliance procedures.