Biometric Data Security Under Scrutiny After Coinbase Suit; Expert Urges Modular Privacy

A class-action lawsuit against Coinbase has raised concerns about biometric data collection and storage practices by technology companies. Nanak Nihal Khalsa argues argues that relying on immutable biometric identifiers poses permanent risks, as they cannot be reset once compromised. Patchwork of State-Level Privacy Regulations A class-action suit recently filed against the cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has…

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Compass Mining, Synota Redirect Bitcoin Hashrate to Fund Energy and Healthcare Initiatives

Compass Mining has partnered with Synota’s “Impact Mining” initiative to redirect a portion of bitcoin mining revenue toward subsidizing energy costs for healthcare and education projects in underserved Nigerian communities. Compass Mining’s Partnership Powers Solar Grids, Healthcare via Bitcoin Hashrate Donation Compass Mining, a bitcoin (BTC) mining infrastructure provider, announced Friday it is the inaugural…

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Kalshi Continues to Double Down on Crypto, Adds Solana to Betting Arsenal

On Friday, Kalshi—the federally regulated prediction exchange headquartered in New York City—disclosed that it now permits solana ( SOL) deposits for account funding. Solana Lands on Kalshi Established in July 2021 under the oversight of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Kalshi has periodically announced its support for digital assets through a collaboration with Zero…

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