California's AB1180, allowing cryptocurrency for state payments, passed the Assembly with a 68-0 vote.The bill sets up a pilot program from July 2026 to January 2031 if signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom.AB 1180 complements AB 1052, supporting crypto self-custody rights and integrating digital assets into law.California aims to lead in crypto adoption, with positive reactions from the crypto community towards the bill's potential impact.