# Crypto lobby defends self-hosted wallets and P2P from rumored gov’t crackdown

# Crypto lobby defends self-hosted wallets and P2P from rumored gov’t crackdown

“# Crypto lobby defends self-hosted wallets and P2P from rumored gov’t crackdown ” Major players in U.S. crypto lobbying are coming out in defense of non-custodial wallets. On Tuesday, the Blockchain Association released a new report presenting policy options for self-hosted wallets to regulators. On Wednesday, Coin Center published an expert view by Jai Ramaswamy,…

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# Simple steps to keep your crypto safe

# Simple steps to keep your crypto safe

“# Simple steps to keep your crypto safe ” As the cryptocurrency market is in the midst of a major bull run with Bitcoin (BTC) approaching its all-time highs, the security concerns of cryptocurrency self-storage are becoming more relevant than ever. On Nov. 12, Bitcoin — the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market cap — surpassed…

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# CipherTrace gives officials tips on how to uncover criminals’ crypto caches

# CipherTrace gives officials tips on how to uncover criminals’ crypto caches

“# CipherTrace gives officials tips on how to uncover criminals’ crypto caches ” Blockchain forensics firm CipherTrace has published comprehensive guidance to assist law enforcement officials in identifying signs of cryptocurrency use when carrying out criminal investigations. The report notes that the U.S. Department of Treasury has identified a “consistent decrease in reported bulk cash…

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# Ledger wallet company passes official security audit

# Ledger wallet company passes official security audit

“# Ledger wallet company passes official security audit ” Ledger, a crypto company providing a number of hardware wallet solutions, has obtained a successful System and Organization Controls, or SOC, Type 1 test.   Friedman LLP, a New York-based accounting firm, ran the SOC 2 Type 1 test on Ledger, according to a statement provided to…

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