🚨 California Passes Bill to Seize Unclaimed Crypto
California’s Assembly has unanimously approved AB-1052, allowing the state to classify crypto on centralized exchanges as unclaimed property after 3 years of inactivity.
🔹 What It Means:
If you haven’t logged in, traded, or withdrawn from your exchange account for 3+ years, the state can take custody of your crypto—though it won’t be liquidated. Assets will be stored in their original crypto form via a licensed custodian.
🔹 Not Affected:
🔐 Self-custodied wallets (like hardware wallets) are excluded.
🗓️ Next Steps:
The bill moves to the California Senate. If passed, it will take effect July 1, 2026.
💬 Why It Matters:
Critics warn of state overreach, while supporters say it protects inactive user funds. Either way—interact with your exchange account at least once every 3 years to stay safe.
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