California bars officials from issuing certain meme coins
Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2409 on September 27, prohibiting covered California public officials from issuing certain meme coins and extending rules to companies that make official-linked tokens available to California residents. The law draws a clear distinction between ordinary meme coins and tokens tied to a public official's identity, and it phases in platform restrictions from January 1, 2027. The measure means platforms may need to assess identity and affiliation in addition to contract code for compliance. The bill was enacted alongside broader rules on digital-asset money laundering and asset recovery that affect enforcement.
California prohibits covered officials from issuing certain official-linked meme coins
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The governor signed AB 2409 after concerns about political tokens. The law bans covered public officials from issuing certain meme coins and phases in platform rules from 2027.
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