1805003 Informal Interpretation

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Sheinberg, Samuel I.
From: 	Shaffer, Kristin
Sent: 	Thursday, May 17, 2018 10:03 AM
To:
Cc:
Subject: 	RE: Cash Equivalents
Confirmed.
Best regards,
Kristin
Kristin Shaffer
Attorney
Premerger Notification Office
Federal Trade Commission
202‐326‐3434 | kshaffer@ftc.gov
From:
Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2018 7:33 AM
To:
Subject: Cash Equivalents
Hi folks.
I am writing to confirm that the acquisition of crypto currencies (such as bitcoins) is not HSR reportable because they
would be considered exempt cash equivalents. Please confirm.
As always, thanks for your help.

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