The provincial government of Buenos Aires has taken legal action against Worldcoin for allegedly violating consumer laws with its user agreement. The government claims that the agreement contains abusive clauses that allow Worldcoin to interrupt services without providing repair or reimbursement to users. Additionally, users are required to surrender their rights to collective complaints, with
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The issue of data ownership on the blockchain presents a challenging dilemma. On one hand, there is a desire for transparency and immutability that can disrupt the control of data by large entities. However, on an individual level, there is also a need for personal autonomy over one’s own data. Finding a balance between these
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) recently issued a warning about the high concentration levels in the crypto market. The agency expressed concerns about the potential impact of a single asset or exchange failure on the entire crypto ecosystem. ESMA found that a small number of assets, such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and
Lithuania is set to impose strict licensing requirements on crypto firms by 2025, a move that will significantly reduce the number of companies able to operate in the country. Central bank board member Simonas Krepsta stated that out of the 580 firms currently active in Lithuania, only a limited few will be able to obtain
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has recently made significant amendments to its Payments Service Act (PSA) in a bid to boost user protection and strengthen its jurisdiction within the cryptocurrency industry, as announced in a statement on April 2. These revisions are in line with Singapore’s goal of solidifying its position as a cryptocurrency-friendly
In the realm of generative AI, the concept of openness is not as clear-cut as it may seem on the surface. While different vendors may claim to be open by sharing model weights, documentation, or tests, the reality is quite different. The training data sets, which are crucial for validating and verifying models, are often
The Binance-linked HKVAEX exchange has announced the closure of its services and the withdrawal of its application for an operational license in Hong Kong. The move, which came just three months after the company applied for the license, was confirmed through a notice on the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) website. The exchange, operating under
Portugal’s National Data Protection Commission (CNPD) has made the decision to ban Worldcoin from collecting biometric data for a period of three months. The reasons behind this ban are related to the company’s alleged failure to verify the age of its members, leading to the collection of data from minors without proper parental consent. Additionally,
The Commodities and Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has recently given the green light to Coinbase Derivatives Exchange to list futures contracts tied to Dogecoin (DOGE), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), and Litecoin (LTC). This approval marks a significant milestone in the cryptocurrency market, as these tokens are now set to enter the world of futures trading. The
The US SEC has recently pushed back the approval process for several highly anticipated Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs), as per regulatory filings. Among the investment firms affected by these delays are VanEck, Ark Invest, Hashdex, and Grayscale. Notably, Grayscale has added a staking component to its ETH ETF application. Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart, known
