House passes resolution overturning SEC rule on crypto and digital asset custody

The US House passes bipartisan resolution H.J.Res.

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Ripple’s proposed stablecoin is an ‘unregistered crypto asset’ — SEC

The SEC calls Ripple's proposed stablecoin an "unregistered crypto asset" in its court battle over XRP sales, seeking almost $2 billion in fines. The post Ripple’s proposed stablecoin is an ‘unregistered crypto asset’ — SEC appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Vitalik Buterin addresses concerns over Signal’s protocol integrity

Revelations about the encrypted messaging app Signal's government connections and key personnel are raising doubts about its ability to protect dissenters. The post Vitalik Buterin addresses concerns over Signal’s protocol integrity appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

LocalMonero exchange shutters due to ‘internal and external factors’

LocalMonero, one of the largest peer-to-peer centralized platforms for trading XMR, is sunsetting its services amid the global crackdown on privacy-focused tokens. A centralized peer-to-peer marketplace for trading Monero (XMR), LocalMonero, is closing down its services, citing “internal and external…

Indonesia Regulator Forms Crypto Committee to Monitor Industry's Operation, Compliance

The committee was established by the Commodity Futures Trading Supervisory Agency, known as Bappebti, because crypto is considered a commodity in Indonesia.

Emmer slams Gensler for ‘inconsistency, incompetence’ over SAB 121

House Republicans are gearing up to challenge the SEC’s controversial rule regarding digital asset custody, labeling it as an overreach of the agency’s authority. During a press conference on May 7, Representative Tom Emmer, a prominent Republican lawmaker, criticized SEC Chairman Gary Gensler’s tenure, calling it marked by “regulatory hypocrisy, inconsistency, and incompetence.

US authorities identify and charge Russian mastermind behind LockBit ransomware group

The DOJ has identified and indicted Russian national Dmitry Khoroshev as the leader of the LockBit ransomware gang, sanctioning him and offering a $10M reward for info leading to his arrest. The post US authorities identify and charge Russian mastermind behind LockBit ransomware group appeared first on Crypto Briefing.