Argentina’s Milei meets top tech CEOs to boost business relations
Libertarian Argentina has “enormous possibilities” under his leadership, Milei tells Sam Altman. Go to Source
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Hong Kong Regulator: Worldcoin Activities Violated Privacy Ordinance
The Hong Kong data regulator recently concluded that Worldcoin’s data collection methods and activities violated the region’s “privacy ordinance.” Privacy Commissioner Chung Liling has issued an enforcement notice requesting Worldcoin to cease data collection from Hong Kong residents. Worldcoin’s Excessive Data Collection Methods An investigation by the Hong Kong Office of the Privacy Commissioner for … Read more
Worldcoin Faces Global Scrutiny Over Privacy Violations
The Hong Kong government has ruled that Worldcoin’s operations in the region violate the Privacy Ordinance, leading to an enforcement notice that demands the cessation of its iris scanning activities. Worldcoin has confirmed that it conducted facial and iris scan authentication on 8,302 people in Hong Kong. Worldcoin’s troubles extend beyond Hong Kong. Following similar … Read more
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
Leading Trader Criticizes Worldcoin’s ‘Predatory’ Tokenomics, Labels WLD a Fake $60B AI Coin
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
Worldcoin CEO Met With Argentine Government Officials Amidst Ongoing Probes
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
Latam Insights: South African Ponzi Scheme Boss Dies in Brazil, Argentine House Passes Crypto Tax Regularization Bill
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
Buenos Aires Targets Worldcoin With Eye Scanning Biometric Bill
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
Sam Altman’s OpenAI reportedly in partnership talks with his other firm, Worldcoin
The potential partnership comes amid increased regulatory scrutiny for both companies. Go to Source
Latam Insights: Brazil Bans Crypto for Gambling, Worldcoin Battles Buenos Aires
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