Liabilities for Unknowingly Being Paid with Misappropriated Cryptocurrencies : Can U.S. and U.K. Laws Respond Properly?

Abstract

Inspired by recent incidents of crypto platforms allegedly misappropriating their clients’ investments, this Article explores the potential liabilities faced by a third-party payee of the misappropriated cryptos. This is a timely topic as more and more businesses (such as luxury goods retailers) accept crypto payment.