Biometrics

China warns against Worldcoin’s iris-scanning
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14 August, 2025

China warns against Worldcoin’s iris-scanning

The Ministry of State Security says that companies scanning irises and collecting other biometric data with ‘crypto’ incentives pose a...
Nigeria, Somalia, South Africa, Eswatini advance digital ID plans
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8 July, 2025

Nigeria, Somalia, South Africa, Eswatini advance digital ID plans

Nigeria has partnered with the World Food Programme to disburse aid via digital wallets, while Somalia now uses biometrics on...
Kenya orders Worldcoin to cease biometric data collection
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13 May, 2025

Kenya orders Worldcoin to cease biometric data collection

Worldcoin was taken to court by two Kenyan advocacy groups, with the legal blow followed by suspension in Indonesia after...
Worldcoin ordered to suspend incentives for biometric data
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4 February, 2025

Worldcoin ordered to suspend incentives for biometric data

In Brazil, biometric data must be free as payment compromises the validity of the consent; it’s the latest to rule...
Wal-Mart receives patent for system covering health records stored on the blockchain
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19 June, 2018

Wal-Mart receives patent for system covering health records stored on the blockchain

Wal-Mart receives patent for system covering health records stored on the blockchain
Implants, biometrics or wearables: What is the ultimate wallet of the future?
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20 April, 2018

Implants, biometrics or wearables: What is the ultimate wallet of the future?

Implants, biometrics or wearables: What is the ultimate wallet of the future?
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