Gavin Newsom is considered to be "pro-bitcoin." Certainly, he's willing to accept BTC for campaign contributions. He also has a record of being pro-technology in general, believing the government should be "performance-based" and that "government information and services at every level should be thoroughly 'digitized,' enabling citizens to conduct business with public agencies online."

California's New Governor Has Accepted Bitcoin Donations

Most importantly, he's now the governor of California. This means that one of the most influential people in the most populated state with the largest technology sector in the United States is friendly to the cause of bitcoin. This alone is cause to celebrate, maybe, but it doesn't mean the Democratic politician is necessarily all in for the various stances that many — though not all — cryptonaughts hold: the right to privacy, low if any taxes, and so forth.

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