Crypto and Payments: How are Money Transfers Regulated and Will Crypto Be Accepted in Many More Retail Locations Soon?

Jenny Cieplak
Partner
Latham & Watkins LLP

Michelle Gitlitz
General Counsel
Flexa
- Does crypto fall under the definition of money in different states?
- State Consumer protection laws
- Patchwork of FinCEN and state licenses
- Partnering with retail companies to accept crypto
- Where is crypto currently accepted?