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Blockchain fixes misuse of biometric data — Privado ID founder

[Oct 9 9:48 PM] Because biometric data cannot be replaced, storing the data requires the highest levels of security, Evin McMullen told Cointelegraph.

Russian Expert Discusses End of Internet Anonymity With Passport-Based Access

[Sep 26 12:30 AM] A Russian digital services expert has predicted a future where passport-based identification for Internet access becomes the norm, citing a broader trend towards the de-anonymization of online spaces. His comments follow a move by Telegram to…

Worldcoin turns one: Looking back at a year of controversy and growth

[Jul 24 7:45 AM] One year in, Worldcoin’s vision of a universal digital identity system shows promise with millions of users.

Worldcoin invites devs to build ahead of mainnet launch in 2024

[Jul 9 7:00 AM] With the World Chain developer preview, devs can deploy infrastructure on a “gated mainnet,” as World Chain is skipping a testnet.

Kenya drops Worldcoin probe — ‘No further police action’

[Jun 20 2:36 AM] After suspending Worldcoin operations in August 2023, Kenyan authorities have finally dropped a probe against the firm, potentially paving the way for its comeback.

Decentralized ID is the next ‘killer’ Web3 use case: Cardano sustainability lead

[Jun 14 8:00 AM] Blockchain needs more non-speculative use cases to onboard the next billion mainstream users.

Brazil rolls out blockchain-based digital ID

[Sep 30, 2023 2:11 PM] Brazil is launching its new national identity program powered by blockchain technology. Rio de Janeiro, Goiás, and Paraná will be the first states to issue identification documents on-chain.

Buenos Aires to issue blockchain-based digital ID

[Sep 28, 2023 12:07 PM] The first documents to be available on-chain in Buenos Aires include birth and marriage certificates, along with proof of income and academic verification.

Worldcoin rebuts reports of lackluster takeup as Altman cites Japan queues

[Jul 27, 2023 2:21 AM] A video shared by Worldcoin co-founder Sam Altman shows a long queue of people in Japan reportedly waiting to collect $50 worth of Worldcoin (WLD) tokens or 25 WLD.

Worldcoin token launch sparks response from Vitalik Buterin

[Jul 24, 2023 6:16 AM] The Ethereum co-founder released a long-form response to the launch of Worldcoin’s decentralized human identity verification system.

Openai Boss Sam Altman Claims He’s Not Involved in Worldcoin’s Day-to-Day Operations at All

[Jun 6, 2023 3:30 PM] After Tools for Humanity, the team behind the biometric cryptocurrency project Worldcoin announced it had raised $115 million in a Series C led by Blockchain Capital, Sam Altman, co-founder and chief executive of the artificial intelligence (AI)…

Federal Reserve's FedNow will integrate with Metal Blockchain

[May 11, 2023 3:41 PM] The integration will allow users to instantly convert cash to stablecoin for use in DeFi protocols.

Europe’s digital ID wallet — Easy for users or a data privacy nightmare?

[Apr 7, 2023 7:01 AM] European Union lawmakers are planning an EU-wide digital identity wallet for access to essential services.

Terraform Labs CEO Do Kwon Faces Extradition to South Korea

[Mar 24, 2023 1:30 PM] According to a report published by AFP, Do Kwon, CEO of Terraform Labs, has been charged with document forgery in Montenegro. Kwon was arrested at the Podgorica airport while traveling with fake documentation. South Korean prosecutors have said the…

Soulbound tokens power new identity solution on Celo blockchain

[Mar 1, 2023 8:00 AM] Masa Finance announced its deployment on the Celo blockchain with its new “Prosperity Passport” identity solution for users.

Argentina Organizes National Blockchain Committee to Implement State Level Strategy

[Dec 9, 2022 11:30 PM] The government of Argentina has designated a national blockchain committee in order to establish the directives for a state-level blockchain adoption strategy. In a document, Argentina remarks on the importance of this tech for the future and…