California Governor vetoes crypto regulation bill

Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill aimed at crypto regulation in California. The bill included a requirement for trading platforms to execute trades at the best price possible. Newsom stressed that a rapidly evolving crypto sector requires a more flexible approach.
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