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Worldcoin spreads across Europe with Austria digital ID launch
[Aug 2 11:35 AM] Worldcoin expands its digital ID verification technology to Austria, offering residents in Vienna access to the World ID system with multiple locations throughout the city.
Worldcoin Gets Hit With $200,000 Fine in Buenos Aires
[Jul 27 8:08 PM] Worldcoin, the biometric, iris-based ID and universal basic income (UBI) project, has been sanctioned with fines for over $200,000 in the Buenos Aires province. The fines answer to several violations of the National Consumer Defense Law, such as…
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 denies insider trading and price manipulation allegations
[Jul 23 3:49 AM] A Worldcoin spokesperson told Cointelegraph that people covered by their policies are prohibited from disclosing confidential information relevant to WLD purchasing decisions.
Top Trader Exposes Worldcoin Market Manipulation Ahead Of Insider Unlocks
[Jul 17 9:30 AM] The cryptocurrency Worldcoin (WLD) has seen a dramatic price increase, surging 75% over the past five days, with a significant 38% increase in the last 24 hours. According to DeFi^2 (@DefiSquared), the number one ranked trader on Bybit and a top 10…
Worldcoin faces ‘scam’ allegations after extending token lockup by 2 years
[Jul 17 7:01 AM] Worldcoin faces allegations of price manipulation after delaying unlocking 80% of its native tokens.
Tools of Humanity delays unlock of 80% of WDL tokens
[Jul 16 9:45 AM] Originally set to unlock over three years, the tokens will now become accessible for early contributors and investors over five years, beginning on July 24, 2024.
Sam Altman's Worldcoin Surges 15% as Investor and Team Lockup Extended
[Jul 16 8:27 AM] Decentralized identity project Worldcoin has announced that it is extending lock ups for early investors and team members, the project's native token (WLD) rose by 13% after the announcement was published.
Worldcoin Launches World Chain Developer Preview, Targets Increased Scalability
[Jul 11 1:33 PM] Worldcoin, the biometric ID and UBI project, has announced the launch of the developer preview of World Chain, a new blockchain that will allow it to scale beyond the numbers currently achieved. This developer preview will serve as a platform for…
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.
Sam Altman’s Layer-2 Blockchain Project, World Chain, Opens to Developers
[Jul 9 7:00 AM] This means that select developers can apply to build, test, and give feedback to Tools For Humanity, the developer firm behind Worldcoin, according to a press release shared with CoinDesk.
Worldcoin Sentiment Improves, But March Highs Remain A Distant Dream
[Jul 4 2:00 PM] Worldcoin (WLD) has been on a rollercoaster ride the past few months. After hitting an all-time high of nearly $12 in March, the coin embarked on a downward spiral, plummeting over 60% in the last three months. This dramatic drop has made investors…
Worldcoin Hires Former Google, X and Apple Execs to Beef Up Privacy, Security
[Jul 2 6:00 AM] Tools for Humanity (TFH), a contributor to the Worldcoin project, hired four executives to advance its mission to ensure a more just economic system, the company said on Tuesday.
Worldcoin: Unlocking the future of digital identity with proof of personhood
[Jul 1 8:25 AM] This episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph explores how Worldcoin is pioneering the future of digital identity through its innovative use of biometric orbs and the revolutionary proof of personhood concept.
Rarimo's Worldcoin Alternative RariMe Goes Live
[Jun 27 12:46 AM] Rarimo has launched RariMe, a competitor to Worldcoin, and an app that allows users to generate passport zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) verifying the uniqueness of individuals without revealing their identity, it announced on Thursday.
Worldcoin partners with Alchemy to build blockchain infrastructure
[Jun 26 9:00 AM] Worldcoin revealed a partnership with Alchemy to build out infrastructure for its blockchain World Chain, which is also the new home for its World ID and World App.
Kenya Concludes Worldcoin Investigation
[Jun 24 5:40 AM] Kenyan police have reportedly closed their investigation of Worldcoin, allowing the latter to resume its activities in the East African nation. The chief legal officer at Tools for Humanity confirmed that Worldcoin would soon resume registering…
Here’s Why The Worldcoin (WLD) Price Surged Over 15% In One Day To Reach $3
[Jun 21 6:30 AM] Worldcoin (WLD) is currently enjoying an upward trend, with the crypto token surging by over 15% in a single day to reach $3. This development is thanks to the recent strides that the Worldcoin team has made to achieve the goals of the crypto…
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.
Latam Insights: Paraguay Unveils Bitcoin Mining Centric Development Strategy, Itau Unibanco Rolls Crypto Trading for All Customers
[Jun 16 6:45 AM] Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: Paraguay unveiled a bitcoin mining-centric strategy, Itau Unibanco rolled out crypto trading services for…
Trump promises to become the ‘crypto president’ — Law Decoded
[Jun 10 1:03 PM] The former United States president is intensifying his cryptocurrency advocacy as part of his 2024 presidential campaign.
Coinbase's Former Head of Communications Joins Worldcoin
[Jun 10 9:37 AM]
Worldcoin Agrees to Temporarily Stop Operations in Spain
[Jun 6 7:32 PM] Worldcoin, the biometric proof-of-personhood identification protocol, has agreed to temporarily stop its operations in Spain. According to statements from the Spanish privacy watchdog AEPD, the company committed to stop its data collection…
Worldcoin suspends Spanish operations amid data protection probe
[Jun 4 7:24 AM] Worldcoin agrees to suspend activities in Spain until the end of the year or until a resolution is reached by the German data authority in ongoing data protection investigations.
Worldcoin Officially Launches in Colombia
[Jun 1 4:16 AM] Worldcoin, the iris-scanning biometric proof-of-personhood project, announced on Thursday the launch of its operations in Colombia. Via social media, the project reported that eye-scanning operations were already available in Bogota and Medellin…
Argentina’s Milei meets top tech CEOs to boost business relations
[May 29 3:57 PM] Libertarian Argentina has “enormous possibilities” under his leadership, Milei tells Sam Altman.
Hong Kong Regulator: Worldcoin Activities Violated Privacy Ordinance
Worldcoin Operations Violate Privacy and Should Cease, Hong Kong Regulator Says
[May 22 8:33 AM] Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data personnel visited 10 of the project's locations in December and January.
Worldcoin ordered to stop operations in Hong Kong
[May 22 1:18 AM] The PCPD ruled that Worldcoin’s retention of sensitive biometric data for up to 10 years solely for AI model training, including face and iris images, was unjustified.