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California makes it legal to pay with Bitcoin and other virtual currencies

30
Jun
2014

If youve previously paid for goods with Bitcoin or other digital currency in California, youre technically a criminal — the state has long had a law requiring US dollars, even if it hasnt been enforced. As of this weekend, though, youre officially in the clear. Governor Jerry Brown has signed a bill that legitimizes payments with Bitcoin, other forms of virtual money, community currencies and reward systems like coupons and points.

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