Worldcoin Faces Scrutiny in Singapore Over Account Sales and Data Privacy Concerns
Worldcoin, the cryptocurrency project led by Sam Altman, is under scrutiny in Singapore due to concerns about account sales and the use of biometric data […]
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Worldcoin Hit with Fine from Its LATAM Hub’s Capital
Buenos Aires Province has fined Worldcoin 194 million pesos for irregular handling of biometric data. Imposed by the Ministry of Production, Science, and Technological Innovation, […]
Hong Kong Privacy Watchdog Halts Worldcoin Operations
[UPDATE 05/23/24: This story has been updated to include a response from Worldcoin.] Hong Kong’s privacy watchdog has concluded a three-month investigation into Worldcoin, resulting […]
Digital ID Challenger Humanity Protocol Reaches $1B Valuation
Humanity Protocol has announced a $30 million seed round, spearheaded by Kingsway Capital, with significant investments from Animoca Brands, Blockchain.com, Hashed, Shima Capital, and other […]
Draft Bill Would Establish Formal Worldcoin Regulation in Argentina
An Argentinian lawmaker has introduced a draft bill focused on regulating the operations of Worldcoin and its biometric data collection practices in the country. The […]
Worldcoin Execs Meet Malaysian Officials Amid Global Expansion
Worldcoin, a cryptocurrency project seeking to establish a global digital identity-based financial network, has been addressing privacy concerns raised about its iris-scanning technology in Malaysia. […]
Worldcoin Unveils Layer 2 Plan for Digital Identity Platform
Worldcoin has unveiled World Chain, a blockchain platform that will be closely linked to its digital ID platform. The startup, co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam […]
Worldcoin Sues Regulator Over Spanish Moratorium
Worldcoin has filed a lawsuit against the Spanish data protection authority (AEPD) following the regulator’s decision to ban its operations in Spain due to concerns […]
Worldcoin Aims to Support Digital ID Development With $5M Grant Program
The Worldcoin Foundation has announced a $5 million grant program for developers interested in “building resilient technology and more equitable systems” on Worldcoin, the non-profit’s ambitious digital […]
Worldcoin to Offer Third-Party Access, for a Fee
Worldcoin, the web3 startup co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, plans to open up access to its digital identity platform to third-party companies as part […]
Gentex’s Automotive Biometrics Tech Returns to CES
“The company is evidently keen to get consumers familiar with this kind of biometric technology as smart and connected cars get an increasing number of […]
Samsung Adds Support for Google’s Biometric API to Galaxy S9 and Note9 Iris Scanners
Samsung has updated the iris scanners in its Galaxy S9 and Note9 smartphones to now support the new Google Biometric API. Samsung’s iris scanning tech […]
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