Argentine agency opens investigation into Worldcoin over biometric data
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.
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Kenyan Police Raided Worldcoin Warehouse in Nairobi: Report
Kenyan police officers have reportedly raided a warehouse belonging to the recently launched crypto project Worldcoin, carting away documents and machines for investigative purposes. According to a report by local…
Worldcoin expects more companies to integrate in the coming months, says product head
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.
Weekend Wrap: Celsius’ Mashinsky fraud suit is on, Tether class suit dismissed and more
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.
Crypto Biz: Worldcoin plans to open source data, MicroStrategy preps for BTC halving, and more
This week’s Crypto Biz looks at Worldcoin’s expansion plans, GameStop’s exit from crypto, MicroStrategy’s quarterly results and Nomura’s crypto license in Dubai.
Worldcoin’s Orb had serious security vulnerability in operator onboarding: CertiK
The smart contract auditor found that operator verification could have let operators into the system without a verified ID or even being a company.
Worldcoin to allow government and businesses to use ID system: Report
New reports reveal that Worldcoin plans to expand its operations to sign up more users by allowing organizations and governments to access its technology.
Kenya Authorities Suspend Worldcoin Activities Over Data Privacy Concerns
The Kenyan government has ordered the suspension of all activities related to the registration of the recently-launched cryptocurrency project Worldcoin and the distribution of its native token WLD. According to…
Worldcoin cryptocurrency project suspended in Kenya
Kenyan authorities want to make sure that Worldcoin poses no risks to the security of citizens before it allows the project to gather iris data.
German government watchdog launched Worldcoin probe in November 2022: Report
Authorities in the United Kingdom and France have also reportedly cited concerns over Worldcoin’s data collection methods, which involve collecting iris scans from users.