Kenyan Lawmakers Recommend Shutting Down Worldcoin Over Privacy Concerns
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Parliamentary committee in Kenya recommends shutting down Worldcoin's operations for continuing to collect residents' personal data despite orders to stop.
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Report cites privacy concerns, difficulty determining number of Worldcoin "orbs" in Kenya.
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Recommendations include implementing framework for digital assets, amending regulations for cybercrimes and tax reporting.
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Lawmakers say unregulated cryptocurrency poses threat to statehood.
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Worldcoin has drawn scrutiny from regulators globally over data protection and privacy concerns.