Congresswoman Maxine Waters questions Meta’s ongoing encryption efforts.

“I am writing to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) from Meta Platforms, Inc. (f/k/a Facebook, Inc.) to express concerns regarding the status of five trademark applications related to various digital asset services and blockchain technology. Write . )” the letter said. “Meta’s application filing as of January 22, with an initial filing on March 18, 2022, appears to indicate the company’s continued intent to expand its participation in the digital asset ecosystem.”