CA Governor Jerry Brown Signs "Bitcoin Legalization" Bill

``Also at issue were proprietary payment methods like Amazon Coins and Starbucks Stars. Under the legal environment that existed prior to this rule change, such customer loyalty programs could have also been found in violation of the state's outdated corporate code. California Governor Jerry Brown's signing of AB 129 provides clarity on the use of digital currencies and represents the first time a US state has legally recognized bitcoin. Assemblyman Roger Dickinson told the Los Angeles Times that his bill was aimed at recognizing something that was already taking place.''