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What FINRA’s Cryptocurrency First Disciplinary Action Means for Employers

Mike Delikat and Jessica R. L. James

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) made it a 2018 goal to monitor and supervise the cryptocurrency market, which has been largely unregulated to-date. In September 2018, FINRA filed its first disciplinary action involving cryptocurrencies alleging securities fraud. What should employers, in particular start-ups or legacy companies with new industry sectors, be aware of regarding legal issues related to these emerging issues?

Learn more from this recent employment law post.

 

Posted in Securities, Derivatives and Financial Institutions | Tagged bitcoin, blockchain, cryptocurrency, FINRA, FLSA, SEC

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