FINRA Warns Member Firms of Metaverse Adoption Challenges

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has released a report highlighting the potential benefits and risks of the metaverse for the securities industry. The report emphasizes the importance of addressing challenges identified to ensure the responsible and ethical development of metaverse applications. Firms Must Weigh Challenges in Metaverse Adoption While the metaverse is said to provide … Read more

South African Fintech Firm Raises $7.5 Million to Expand Financial Inclusion

Omnisient, a South African fintech startup, secured a $7.5 million Series A investment from Arise to support its mission of enhancing financial inclusion across Africa and beyond. The investment will help Omnisient expand its technology to African, European, and U.S. markets. The startup is also seeking strategic partners in the U.S. market and retail media … Read more

Meta to Appeal Nigeria’s $220 Million Data Privacy Fine

Nigeria’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has fined Meta (formerly Facebook) $220 million for alleged data privacy violations. The investigation centered on Whatsapp LLC and Meta’s failure to allow users to consent to the gathering and use of their data. The FCCPC said it imposed the fine in accordance with the FCCPA 2018, … Read more

Metamask Updates Privacy Policy, Explains When It May Process Users’ IP Addresses

Metamask, the popular Ethereum wallet, has updated its privacy policy. The update provides users with greater transparency and control over their personal data, specifically concerning IP address processing. According to the new policy, Metamask may temporarily process a user’s IP address only when required for certain services, depending on the user’s Metamask settings. This is … Read more

Silicon Valley Bank Failure Highlights Dangers of Fractional-Reserve Banking

After the failure of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a great deal of Americans are starting to realize the dangers of fractional-reserve banking. Reports show that SVB suffered a significant bank run after customers attempted to withdraw $42 billion from the bank on Thursday. The following is a look at what fractional-reserve banking is and why … Read more

UAE to Jail Promoters of Fraudulent Cryptocurrency Schemes for Five Years, Offenders to Pay Over $270K in Fines

Fraudsters promoting online cryptocurrency scams in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) now face a possible five-year jail sentence plus a fine of up to $272,000, according to a report. The new measures, which are set to take effect on January 2, 2022, are part of the government’s effort to protect people from online scams. New … Read more