FUTURE OF FCPA COMPLIANCE SERIES
Cryptocurrency and the Lesser-Known Corruption Risks: Increased Regulatory Scrutiny of Crypto and Digital Currency
Melissa Laferriere
Anti-Bribery & Corruption Compliance Lead
Coinbase
Justin Weitz
Partner
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Leo Tsao
Partner
Paul Hastings LLP
- With the advent of cryptocurrency and digital assets comes the opportunity for corruption and evasion by bad actors. There is a growing sense, as DOJ and the SEC begin to crack down on cryptocurrency more broadly, that intensified FCPA scrutiny is just around the corner. During this session, experts will discuss the know and lesser-known compliance risks-and how to bet mitigate them amid regulatory grey areas.
- Topics will include:
- The scope of DOJ and SEC scrutiny of digital assets-and what it reveals for the future of FCPA compliance
- Understanding emerging risks and hidden corruption
- Evaluating how virtual assets are uniquely suited for bribery schemes
- Managing the challenges of crypto compliance as virtual assets