Assessing data protection practices of UK tracing agents
14 November 2023 Anthony Luhman is ICO Director of PACE Projects
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Practices
Are Telegram trading bots really safe? A user’s guide to best practices
Explore the critical security insights and essential safety practices for navigating the risks of Telegram crypto trading bots in our comprehensive guide. Telegram crypto trading bots have recently emerged as an innovative tool promising to change how complex trades are executed. These bots, operating within the familiar interface of the Telegram
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The SAFER Banking Act Can End Discriminatory Banking Practices
Section 10 of the SAFER Banking Act is more than just a stronger legal requirement; it's a statement of intent. It signals the end of an era where discriminatory banking practices stifled innovation and forced legitimate businesses to look elsewhere, usually overseas, for support. By ensuring that personal beliefs and
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Gemini accuses Barry Silbert’s DCG of fraudulent practices
Gemini, the crypto exchange founded by brothers Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, has filed a lawsuit against Barry Silbert’s Digital Currency Group (DCG) alleging fraud. According to the court filing, filed on Sept. 15, Gemini claims that DCG is trying to avoid accountability for the damage inflicted on the victims of its
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Kenya Appears to Have Flip-Flopped on Worldcoin’s Data Practices
Wolrdcoin, which was co-founded by Sam Altman, CEO of ChatGPT developer OpenAI, is an identity and cryptocurrency protocol that uses iris scans to verify users. The company has designed its own hardware, known as the Orb, to do so, and claims that the biometric data doesn't leave the device and
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8 ways crypto mining companies can effectively embrace ESG practices
Companies across industries are focused on improving their environmental, social and governance practices, and with good reason. In addition to having the desire to do good for its own sake, businesses are very aware that more and more investors are taking a company’s ESG standards and practices into account when
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13 DeFi leading practices CeFi companies would be wise to emulate
While there are inherent strengths to be found in both centralized finance and decentralized finance companies, there are certain areas in which DeFi shines, including user empowerment, transparency and reach. While customers may be drawn to CeFi’s perceived security and strength advantages, in an increasingly digital, global economy, if CeFi
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2 key security practices for Web3 startups from Israel Crypto Conference
Security remains one of the Web3 industry’s most important and relevant issues as decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols and enterprises continue to face exploits.At the Israel Crypto Conference, Cryptox talked to Shahar Madar, the head of security products at Fireblocks, about the necessary steps Web3 startups should take to secure their
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FDIC alleges Cross River engaged in ‘unsafe’ lending practices
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has requested Cross River Bank – known for its services to fintech and crypto firms like Visa and Coinbase – to "self-correct" and appropriately address weaknesses in its lending activities.On April 28, the FDIC made public a consent order executed with Cross River Bank on
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