California Governor Newsom Enacts Ban on Meme Coins, Labels It āThe Antithesis of Trumpā
In a decisive move that underscores Californiaās growing wariness of speculative digital assets, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2409 into law this week, effectively outlawing the creation, promotion, and distribution of soācalled āmeme coins.ā These tokensāoften launched with little more than a catchy name, a viral meme, and a promise of rapid wealthāhave proliferated across the cryptā¦
Sept. 28, 2026, 6:21 a.m.