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California’s memecoin ban bars officials from launching tokens like Trump’s

The Cryptonomist·September 28, 2026·1 min read
California’s memecoin ban bars officials from launching tokens like Trump’s

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law banning state and local public officials from launching their own memecoins, a move aimed at preventing conflicts of interest. The law comes as President Donald Trump profits from his own token, highlighting the ethical concerns around political figures issuing digital assets.

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