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The California Uniform Commercial Code applies to the Supported Digital Assets held in your Digital Asset Wallet. However, the characterization of a person, business, or transaction for purposes of this division does not determine the characterization of the person, business, or transaction for purposes of any other law, regulation, or rule.

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The California Uniform Commercial Code applies to the Supported Digital Assets held in your Digital Asset Wallet. However, the characterization of a person, business, or transaction for purposes of this division does not determine the characterization of the person, business, or transaction for purposes of any other law, regulation, or rule.

“California Uniform Commercial Code”

2.7.2 Application of the Uniform Commercial Code

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