Guidance on Accepting Cryptocurrency Payments

Online businesses and merchants continue to explore accepting cryptocurrency as a form of payment for goods and services. The use of digital wallets by consumers makes the acceptance of cryptocurrency more widespread and impactful for banking organizations. Explore this guidance, written by Joanna F. Wasick and Lauren Bass of BakerHostetler LLP, for key steps and considerations businesses should analyze before integrating and accepting cryptocurrency payments.

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