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Can We Pay Our Employees in Cryptocurrency? A 2022 Update.

Shortly after his election in November 2021, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced that he would accept his first three paychecks in Bitcoin. On January 20, 2022, the day before his first paycheck from the City was...more

Proskauer - Blockchain and the Law

Legal Ramifications of Paying Employees with Cryptocurrency

As cryptocurrencies surge in value and enter mainstream consciousness, an increasing number of employers may consider compensating their employees with bitcoin, ether, or other cryptocurrencies. While a cryptocurrency...more

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Champing At The Bit: Can You Pay Your Workers In Bitcoin?

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For the first time, a large, publicly traded company—Japanese web-business GMO Internet—has announced that it will soon offer its employees the chance to receive their pay in the world’s most popular cryptocurrency: bitcoin....more

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"Daily Pay" and Cryptocurrency: Will Advances in Technology Change How Wages Are Paid?

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Technology seems to be advancing faster than we can keep up. These advances impact the employer community as well—even regarding basic things such as how, when, and in what manner wages are paid. Take two recent examples...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Monopoly Money or the Real Deal? Exploring the Possibility of Paying Employees in Bitcoin

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Bitcoin, the most popular form of digital or crypto-currency, is gaining traction as an investment vehicle and a way to pay for goods and services. More than 100,000 merchants worldwide now accept Bitcoin, allowing consumers...more

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