A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Coinbase for allegedly collecting biometric data without explicit consent, violating the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). The complaint asserts that […]
Indonesia Demands Worldcoin Delete Biometric Data Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
Worldcoin, a cryptocurrency project focusing on iris-based verification, is facing mounting regulatory pressure in Indonesia. The Indonesian Ministry of Communications and Digital has initiated action to suspend Worldcoin’s […]
Indonesia Halts Worldcoin Operations Due to Privacy Concerns
Indonesia has suspended Worldcoin’s operations, managed by local operator PT Terang Bulan Abadi, due to regulatory concerns about the collection of biometric data linked to the project. This […]
Kenya Court Bans Worldcoin from Collecting Biometric Data
A Kenyan High Court has ordered cryptocurrency platform Worldcoin, run by Sam Altman, to halt biometric data processing, collection, and handling until a comprehensive assessment of its impact […]