Coinbase Lawsuit Alleges Biometric Data Privacy Violations in Illinois

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Coinbase, alleging violations of Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act during its customer verification process. The plaintiffs, represented by Scott Bernstein, Gina Greeder, and James Lonergan, claim Coinbase captured biometric data without explicit consent from users, potentially impacting user trust and compliance with state regulations. This case could have significant implications for the US cryptocurrency market.