Key Points:

• Assembly Member Phillip Chen has partnered with the non-profit Proof of Workforce to draft pro-Bitcoin legislation.
• Proof of Workforce previously collaborated with Santa Monica to launch an official Bitcoin office.
• As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to revamp U.S. crypto regulations in 2025, California’s Bitcoin initiatives could set a precedent for other states.

California Assembly Member Phillip Chen, a Republican, just took a huge leap to drive pro-Bitcoin legislation in the state.

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California Legislator Champions Pro-Bitcoin Legislation

Chen’s office is teaming up with Proof of Workforce, a Santa Monica-based non-profit, with the purpose of educating workers, unions, pensions, and municipalities about Bitcoin. The objective is to craft pro-Bitcoin legislation to be considered in an upcoming legislative session and to work on projects that would incorporate Bitcoin into public policy.

Proof of Workforce, headed by its founder, Dom Bei, will work with Chen’s policy team to develop education-focused projects and community outreach. The partnership will research how Bitcoin can be utilized to help build infrastructure and revitalize communities throughout California.

Looming U.S. Crypto Policy Update Triggers State Moves

The nonprofit is no stranger to California governments, having partnered with the City of Santa Monica last summer to establish an official Bitcoin office.

The timing of these developments coincides with a renewed focus on crypto policy at the national level. As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office on January 20, his administration is signalling plans to overhaul cryptocurrency regulations in the United States.