The Colombian Industry and Commerce Superintendence (SIC), the personal data protection authority of the country, has formulated charges against Worldcoin, the biometric digital ID project, for violations of the personal data regime. The institution stated that the accusation focuses on determining whether Worldcoin violated Colombian law in its handling of the personal and private data […]
The Superintendence of Data Protection, Ecuador’s data protection agency, stated that it lacks the resources needed to assess the compliance of Worldcoin, the biometric and universal basic income (UBI) project, with the country’s laws. The head of the institution, Fabrizio Peralta-Diaz, lamented this situation, stressing that it needed access to the necessary tools to examine […]
Kim Byoung-hwan, the nominee for head of South Korea’s top financial regulator, the Financial Services Commission (FSC), expressed caution about corporations holding bank accounts for cryptocurrency transactions. Speaking at a parliamentary session on Monday, Kim, a former vice finance minister, emphasized: “Taking into consideration the chaos we have experienced in the virtual asset market in […]
South Korea’s Act on the Protection of Virtual Asset Users went into effect on July 19, 2024, aiming to protect users and ensure market stability. Initially revised in 2021 to mandate virtual asset service providers (VASPs) to register and adhere to anti-money laundering regulations, it became evident that further measures were necessary to combat unfair […]
Dubai’s border protection agency announced the launch of a secure and efficient blockchain network, which is expected to improve efficiency and transparency within the United Arab Emirates city. The blockchain platform will also strengthen Dubai’s position as a hub for entrepreneurship and global competitiveness. Launch Aligns with Dubai’s Government Blockchain Strategy Dubai Customs, the emirate’s […]