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        the  ISO  in  being  relieved  from  its   as and when we collate it. (Some of you know how much we love lists, charts
        liability for minimums. Most ISOs,   and more lists). In the meantime, stay healthy and safe in anticipation of (hope-
        however, do not sell to only amuse-  fully) a surge larger than any of us could have ever imagined in electronic pay-
        ment parks and will face a challenge   ments and crypto when the COVID-19 crisis is over.
        of proving that the circumstances are
        a force majeure, in particular given   In publishing The Green Sheet, neither the author nor the publisher is engaged in rendering legal,
        that online sales are surging right   accounting or other professional services. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required,
        now.
                                             the services of a competent professional should be sought. For further information on this article,
        Case Study 2: Crypto platform        please contact Adam Atlas, attorney at law, by email at atlas@adamatlas.com or by phone at
        inoperable because of COVID-19       514-842-0886.
        Suppose key officers (for example, the
        CIO or CCO) at a crypto wallet or ex-
        change were all out of action because
        of COVID-19 for an extended period
        of time. Suppose as well that, despite
        having (often legally required) disas-
        ter recovery and business continuity   We believe
        plans, those plans were ineffective
        because  other  key  personnel  were
        out of commission.                     in your

        The crypto business grinds to a halt.
        Customers will be frustrated because
        they are not able to get support or    success.
        possibly access their assets. Here, a
        court might look to the crypto opera-
        tor to have had a more robust disas-   Maverick is committed to developing the best
        ter recovery plan.                     technology with agents and partners in mind.
                                               Unlike others, our technology was built from scratch.
        Assuming the problems are not
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        ple, Amazon down) or orders to close   technology to power agents with end-to-end tools.
        by the state, the crypto business will   Family owned/operated providing the dexterity
        have a harder time arguing that they   needed to make you successful.
        were legally relieved of their obliga-  Backed by our 20+ years of experience.
        tions on  account  of  force  majeure.
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        Our whole team is actively research-
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        es sector for these difficult times, and   800.464.9777
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