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Parliamentary committee calls for shutdown of Worldcoin in Kenya
[Oct 2, 2023 9:55 AM] The committee’s recommendations included having the Kenyan government consider implementing a comprehensive framework for digital assets and virtual asset service providers.
Kenyan Minister: US Government Recently Foiled Attempt to Detain Worldcoin Representatives
[Sep 20, 2023 5:30 AM] Kenyan law enforcement recently detained two Worldcoin executives as they attempted to depart the country. According to the Kenyan Interior Minister, the duo were eventually let go after the U.S. government’s intervention. U.S. Government…
Worldcoin’s Tools for Humanity Claims to Have Invested Nearly $4.8 Million in Kenya
[Sep 15, 2023 9:30 PM] Nearly $4.8 million has been used to fund cryptocurrency and blockchain education efforts in Kenya, the CEO of Tools for Humanity, Alex Blania, recently revealed. Blania also denied allegations that Worldcoin plans to sell users’ biometric data…
AI token trading volume stagnant despite Worldcoin buzz — Kaiko
[Sep 10, 2023 2:47 AM] The data revealed an increase in the trading volume of AI tokens in August, reaching approximately $870 million, up from $570 million at the close of July.
Worldcoin’s Centralization Dilemma: 100 Wallets Still Dominate 93% of Total Supply
[Sep 8, 2023 8:00 AM] Since August 11, 2023, the number of unique digital wallets storing the iris-scanning cryptocurrency worldcoin (WLD) stood around 468,466. But in the weeks since, ownership of the fledgling crypto has expanded by over 26% to 591,633 wallets…
Latam Insights: Worldcoin Breaks Records in Argentina, Circle Brings USDC to Chile
[Sep 4, 2023 3:30 AM] Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: Worldcoin reaches record verifications in Argentina, Circle partners with Mercado Pago to bring USDC to…
France’s Data Watchdog Conducts Checks at Worldcoin Office in Paris
[Sep 3, 2023 3:30 AM] The French body overseeing the protection of personal data has carried out “checks” at the Paris office of Worldcoin. The news of the French inspections comes amid heightened regulatory pressure on the cryptocurrency project co-founded by the…
Worldcoin Claims Signups Soar in Argentina: 9.5K Users Verified in a Single Day
[Sep 1, 2023 4:00 PM] The number of verifications for Worldcoin, the biometric digital ID and wallet project, has soared recently in Argentina, reaching a daily signup record in August. According to data provided by the project, Worldcoin verified 9,500 Argentine users…
Worldcoin signs up over 9K users in Argentina in a single day despite criticism
[Aug 31, 2023 12:05 PM] The iris-scanning project saw a surge of sign-ups in Argentina, registering an average of one user every nine seconds.
If Worldcoin can improve the world, why not give it a chance?
[Aug 31, 2023 10:16 AM] Worldcoin could make it easier to create digital identities for people worldwide. And even if it fails, more projects like it are coming.
Worldcoin Meltdown: 50% Crash Caused By Mounting Data Privacy Paranoia
[Aug 27, 2023 1:44 AM] The Worldcoin cryptocurrency project, led by Sam Altman, the brains behind ChatGPT, is facing increased scrutiny from regulators worldwide. The project’s use of eye-ball scanning orbs for user enrollment has raised concerns about potential…
Alleged former Worldcoin employee says they're in contact with authorities
[Aug 25, 2023 2:50 PM] The individual, whose Worldcoin employment could not be independently verified, claimed they witnessed “sloppy and/or illegal things” while working there prior to the token launch.
Kenya’s 17-Member Committee Officially Kicks Off Investigation Into Worldcoin
[Aug 23, 2023 8:50 AM] The Kenyan government has set up a 17-member committee to investigate the operations of American-based cryptocurrency firm Worldcoin, due to its collection of biometric data not satisfying Kenya’s data privacy laws of the country. The process…
Kenya forms parliamentary committee to investigate Worldcoin
[Aug 21, 2023 5:48 AM] The controversial crypto project’s launch has been marred into controversy and it's already facing investigations in nearly half a dozen countries.
Worldcoin’s Turbulent Debut: Down 53% From Peak With 85% WLD Held in Just 6 Wallets
[Aug 19, 2023 8:30 AM] In just over 25 days since its listing debut on July 24, 2023, the cryptocurrency known as worldcoin (WLD) has experienced a notable decline of 29% when measured against the U.S. dollar. Notably, within the last week alone, it saw a decrease of…
Regulatory Pressure Mounts On Worldcoin, Can WLD Price Recover?
[Aug 11, 2023 11:00 AM] Worldcoin, the brainchild of OpenAI’s Sam Altman, made its official entrance into the world of cryptocurrencies in July. At first, things went smoothly as the euphoria from the launch grew. But this would only be short-lived because regulators…
Worldcoin Value Plummets 24% in Week Amid Increase in Unique Addresses, Strong Hold by Top Wallets
[Aug 11, 2023 9:30 AM] In the course of the previous week, the value of worldcoin (WLD) against the U.S. dollar has plummeted by 24.6%, while a broader view of the past fortnight reveals a decline of 21.4%. Simultaneously, five days ago when the contract recorded 408,721…
Worldcoin opens up WLD reservations for unverified users
[Aug 11, 2023 5:37 AM] Worldcoin project has remained controversial right from its announcement and currently facing regulatory trouble in multiple jurisdictions that it has launched.
Argentine agency opens investigation into Worldcoin over biometric data
[Aug 10, 2023 3:29 PM] The Agency for Access to Public Information in Argentina was the latest government body to investigate Worldcoin, with reports suggesting probes in Germany, France and Kenya.
Worldcoin Regulatory Scrutiny Grows as Argentina Opens Investigation
[Aug 10, 2023 12:47 PM] The investigation began after numerous data collections in five major jurisdictions of the country, the Argentinian Agency for Access to Public Information said.
Argentina Opens Probe Into Worldcoin Personal Data Treatment Procedures
[Aug 10, 2023 4:30 AM] The government of Argentina informed it had opened an investigation into the data collection activities that Worldcoin is executing in the country. The Public Information Access Agency (AAIP), the data comptroller in the country, sent a letter to…
Bavaria's Data Regulator Had Not Concluded Assessment of Worldcoin When the Project Launched
[Aug 8, 2023 12:09 PM] The Sam Altman co-founded project has been shut down in Kenya over privacy concerns.
Crypto News Today: PayPal's Stablecoin Debut, Worldcoin's Kenyan Hurdles, and More
[Aug 7, 2023 1:25 PM] From PayPal's entry into the stablecoin market to regulatory challenges faced by Worldcoin in Kenya, the crypto world continues to be a blend of innovation and controversy.
Is Worldcoin Just Another LUNA? Crypto Influencer Reveals
[Aug 7, 2023 11:00 AM] Worldcoin (WLD) has recently emerged as a subject of fervent discussion especially due to its biometric data collection through retina scans. Its launch came in amid the growing interest in decentralized finance (DeFi) and blockchain technology as…
Worldcoin expects more companies to integrate in the coming months, says product head
[Aug 7, 2023 6:00 AM] The head of product at Tools for Humanity told Cointelegraph that Worldcoin is expecting more companies to integrate in the second half of the year.
Worldcoin's Nairobi Warehouse Raided by Kenyan Police: Local Reports
[Aug 7, 2023 4:36 AM] Kenyan police raided Worldcoin's Nairobi warehouse and confiscated documents and machines on Saturday.
Weekend Wrap: Celsius’ Mashinsky fraud suit is on, Tether class suit dismissed and more
[Aug 6, 2023 10:56 PM] The former Celsius CEO has been denied a lawsuit dismissal, Tether celebrates a minor court victory and China vows to crack down on telecoms fraud using crypto and AI.
While Worldcoin Sees a 148% Surge in Unique Addresses, the Top 20 Wallets Command 94% of WLD Supply
[Aug 6, 2023 8:30 AM] Worldcoin’s native cryptocurrency, worldcoin (WLD), has oscillated in value between $2.69 and $2.13 per token throughout the preceding 12 days, peaking at $3.30 per coin on July 24, 2023. The number of individual addresses possessing WLD…