Britain Announces Plans to Mint Its Own NFT as It Looks to ‘Lead the Way’ in Crypto -
"Glen said the government was also 'widening' its gaze to look at other aspects of crypto, including so-called Web3, a movement that...more
4/15/2022
/ Authentication ,
Biometric Information ,
Biotechnology ,
Blockchain ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Digital Assets ,
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Smart Contracts
US Virginia Senate Allows State Banks to Offer Crypto Custody Services -
"Delegate Christopher T. Head introduced the bill back in January 2022, seeking an amendment to allow eligible banks to offer crypto custody...more
The Story of Henrietta Lacks and the Biotechnology Company Accused of Selling Her Cells for Profit -
These two articles (Newsweek and Fierce Biotech) describe the new lawsuit by the Henrietta Lacks Estate surrounding the...more
10/13/2021
/ Biotechnology ,
Blockchain ,
Coinbase ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Liability Insurance ,
Patent-Eligible Subject Matter ,
Patents ,
Ransomware
El Salvador Buys 200 Bitcoins as the Digital Currency Becomes Legal Tender -
"El Salvador became the first country to adopt bitcoin as a national currency, kicking off a radical monetary experiment that could pose risks to...more
9/15/2021
/ Apple ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Bitcoin ,
Blockchain ,
Climate Change ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
CRISPR ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) ,
El Salvador ,
Ethereum ,
Facial Recognition Technology ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
GAO ,
Government Agencies ,
Kim Kardashian ,
Medical Devices ,
Popular ,
Privacy Concerns ,
Smart Contracts
China Passes Major Data Protection Law as Regulatory Scrutiny on Tech Sector Intensifies -
A final version of the law has not been published but a previous draft included rules around requiring consent for data protection...more
9/2/2021
/ Apple ,
Biometric Information ,
Bitcoin ,
Blockchain ,
China ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Collection ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) ,
Fitbit ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
International Data Transfers ,
Medical Devices ,
TikTok
Bye-Bye, Bitcoin: It's Time to Ban Cryptocurrencies -
"International banking officials say cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin are speculative assets, not sustainable, usable money."
Why this is important: This opinion piece...more
8/5/2021
/ 3D Printing ,
Big Tech ,
Biometric Information ,
Biotechnology ,
Bitcoin ,
Blockchain ,
China ,
CRISPR ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Digital Currency ,
Facial Recognition Technology ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Novartis ,
Patents ,
Personal Information ,
Supply Chain ,
Technology Sector ,
USPTO
US Senator Urges Treasury Secretary Yellen to Take Action on Cryptocurrency Scams to Protect Investors
“'This is an unregulated industry, and the alarming amount of criminal activity surrounding cryptocurrency demands...more
6/10/2021
/ Automation Systems ,
Blockchain ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Cybersecurity ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Innovative Technology ,
Life Sciences ,
Semiconductors ,
State Data Breach Notification Statutes ,
Tesla ,
Vaccinations
Digital Dollar Project to Launch Five U.S. Central Bank Digital Currency Pilots -
"A partnership between Accenture and the Digital Dollar Foundation, the Digital Dollar Project was created last year to promote research...more
5/12/2021
/ Biometric Information ,
Biometric Information Privacy Act ,
Bitcoin ,
Blockchain ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
CRISPR ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Digital Assets ,
Digital Currency ,
FinTech ,
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)
Data Breach at New England’s Largest Energy Provider -
"A misconfiguration error has exposed personal data belonging to customers of New England's largest energy provider."
Why this is important: New England's largest...more
5/4/2021
/ Biotechnology ,
Blockchain ,
Carbon Emissions ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Internet of Things ,
Vaccinations
Binance Probed by CFTC Over Whether U.S. Residents Traded -
"Binance, which has an office in Singapore but says it lacks a single corporate headquarters, hasn’t been accused of misconduct and the investigation may not lead...more
4/1/2021
/ 3D Printing ,
Blockchain ,
CFTC ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Collection ,
FinTech ,
Popular ,
Technology Sector ,
Trade Secrets