Worldcoin ordered to stop operations in Hong Kong
The PCPD ruled that Worldcoin’s retention of sensitive biometric data for up to 10 years solely for AI model training, including face and iris images, was unjustified. Go to Source
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The PCPD ruled that Worldcoin’s retention of sensitive biometric data for up to 10 years solely for AI model training, including face and iris images, was unjustified. Go to Source
The Worldcoin project’s predatory tokenomics will not result in the “greatest transfer of wealth” to the masses but a transfer to the “pockets of the Worldcoin team and insiders,” a top-ranked trader has asserted. The top trader also accused project promoters of using Open AI co-founder Sam Altman’s past endorsement of Worldcoin to prop up … Read more
Alex Blania, CEO of Tools For Humanity, the company behind Worldcoin, recently traveled to Argentina and met with high-profile officials of President Milei’s administration. The objective behind these meetings would be to clarify this project’s objectives given that it has found opposition from local regulators who allege Worldcoin is violating the Argentine citizens’ rights. Worldcoin … Read more
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: South African Ponzi scheme mastermind dies of a heart attack in Brazil, the Argentine House advances crypto tax regularization bill, and Buenos Aires targets Worldcoin with a new bill. South African Ponzi Scheme … Read more
A bill that seeks to regulate the activities of companies that scan the eyes of their users, like Worldcoin, has been recently introduced in Buenos Aires. The law aims to protect the app users’ rights and help them to secure and determine the destination of the biometric data collected by these entities. Eye Scanning Bill … Read more
The potential partnership comes amid increased regulatory scrutiny for both companies. Go to Source
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: Brazil bans the use of cryptocurrency for gambling-related payments, and Worldcoin faces fines for alleged abusive behavior in Buenos Aires. Brazil Passes Rules Banning Cryptocurrency Payments for Gambling Brazil has legalized the use … Read more
Worldcoin, the digital biometric identification project, has rejected the claims made by Buenos Aires regarding possible infringements of customer protection laws. The organization told local sources that it answered Buenos Aires’ requirements since January to show the transparency it exercises in its operations. Worldcoin might face a deeper investigation if a local proposal gets approved. … Read more
WorldCoin has experienced a significant decline, plummeting more than halfway from its previous all-time high earlier this year. The downward trend continues, with the token losing an additional 6% of its value today, bringing its current trading price to $4.76. In a recent on-chain development, a notable whale address, identified as 0x4A9E…c261F, deposited 1.4 million … Read more
Worldcoin, the biometric iris scanning digital ID organization, is being accused by the government of Buenos Aires of several transgressions, including contradictions regarding the treatment of users’ digital information. Buenos Aires considers that the company exposes users to several unfair clauses, including those describing the possible interruption of the service. Worldcoin Faces Over $1 Million … Read more