CRYPTOCURRENCY
Vitalik Buterin Discusses the Pros and Cons of Biometric Proof of Personhood
Vitalik Buterin explores the complexities and potential benefits of decentralized biometric proof-of-personhood systems, touching on privacy, security, and centralization concerns.
HumanCode Collaborates with TON Society to Introduce AI-Powered Biometrics to TON Ecosystem
HumanCode, in partnership with TON Society, has launched an innovative collaboration to bring AI-powered biometrics to the TON Ecosystem. Through a $5 million incentive program, users can now verify their digital identities securely within the TON Ecosystem using palm scanning technology. This initiative aims to provide secure digital identities to millions of Telegram users, ensuring convenience, privacy, and enhanced security.
Worldcoin (WLD) Advances Privacy with Personal Custody for Iris-Scanned IDs
Worldcoin introduces Personal Custody, enhancing user control over biometric data generated via iris-scanning orbs for secure ID verification.
Hong Kong Regulators Probe Worldcoin for Privacy Risks
Hong Kong's PCPD is investigating Worldcoin, linked to OpenAI's Sam Altman, for potential privacy violations in biometric data collection methods, highlighting global privacy concerns in the crypto and blockchain industry.