California Considers Seizing Unclaimed Digital Assets After Three Years
- California may extend unclaimed property law to include digital assets.
- Assets unclaimed for three years could be seized.
- Senator Josh Becker leads the legislative update efforts.
California Aims to Define Digital Asset Laws
The proposed SB 822, led by Senator Josh Becker, seeks to explicitly include digital assets under unclaimed property laws. This move aims to eliminate ambiguities regarding the treatment of digital currencies.
Senator Becker has emphasized the need for clarity within the legal framework to ensure consistency. The proposal would affect any cryptocurrency held in custodial accounts unclaimed for three years.
“If a financial asset is left untouched for a certain period, it’s considered Unclaimed Property under California law… SB 822 updates California’s Unclaimed Property Law to make that inclusion explicit.” — Josh Becker, California State Senator
State Law Proposal May Alter Custody Practices
Industry stakeholders and lawmakers are closely watching the proposal’s potential effects. The measure could compel custodial service providers to alter their procedures in managing dormant accounts.
The law may influence digital asset regulation across the U.S., with California often setting a precedent. This change could increase awareness of managing digital assets among investors.
Arizona’s Precedent for Unclaimed Digital Assets
Similar state laws, such as in Arizona, have previously included digital assets in unclaimed property rules. This provides a framework for other states considering similar legislation.
Experts foresee potential impacts on the custody of digital assets, particularly if the law spreads nationally, compelling other states to re-examine their approaches to unclaimed digital property.
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