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Brazil’s data watchdog upholds ban on World crypto payments

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Brazil’s data protection agency has upheld its decision to restrict cryptocurrency compensation tied to the World ID project, citing user privacy concerns. The National Data Protection Authority (ANDP) rejected a petition by World ID developer Tools For Humanity to review its ban on offering financial compensation to users who provide biometric data through iris scans, the agency said in a March 25 announcement.  ANDP will “maintain the suspensi…
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Brazilian Data Watchdog Affirms Decision to Prohibit Global Cryptocurrency Transactions

Brazil’s Data Protection Authority, known as ANPD, is closely monitoring developments in the world of cryptocurrency payments. With the increasing popularity of digital currencies, the ANPD is taking proactive steps to ensure that data protection standards are maintained in this rapidly evolving landscape. Cryptocurrency payments present unique challenges when it comes to data privacy and security. As such, the ANPD is working to stay up-to-date…

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Brazil’s data watchdog upholds ban on World crypto payments - WorldNL Magazine

World, formerly known as Worldcoin, is a digital ID project that uses iris scans to create a digital identity. Brazil’s data protection agency has upheld its decision to restrict cryptocurrency compensation tied to the World ID project, citing user privacy concerns. The National Data Protection Authority (ANDP) rejected a petition by World ID developer Tools For Humanity to review its ban on offering financial compensation to users who provide b…

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Brazil’s data watchdog upholds ban on World crypto payments

Brazil’s data protection agency has upheld its decision to restrict cryptocurrency compensation tied to the World ID project, citing user privacy concerns. The National Data Protection Authority (ANDP) rejected a petition by World ID developer Tools For Humanity to review its ban on offering financial compensation to users who provide biometric data through iris scans, the agency said in a March 25 announcement.  ANDP will “maintain the suspensi…

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Cointelegraph broke the news in on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
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