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California Bans Public Officials From Launching Memecoins

Original: California Bans Public Officials From Launching Memecoins Under New Crypto Law

California has enacted a new cryptocurrency law prohibiting public officials from launching or promoting memecoins. The measure aims to prevent officials from using their positions to profit from speculative digital tokens. The move follows a wave of politically themed and celebrity-backed memecoins that have drawn criticism over conflicts of interest and investor losses, making California one of the first states to address the issue directly.

Why now: Growing controversy over politicians and celebrities profiting from memecoins has put the issue in the spotlight.

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