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Worldcoin’s biometric gamble is a privacy time bomb
21.11.2024
The privacy and security risks of biometric IDs demand builders consider modular privacy applications or face real-world vulnerabilities
World Lands in Brazil: Launching Biometric Operations in São Paulo
14.11.2024
World, the biometric proof-of-humanness-based project, has finally landed in Brazil and is expected to start operating in the country this week. According to local media, World will initially commence operations in ten different locations in São Paulo, allowing users to register in the network....
Meta is testing the use of facial recognition to fight deepfake celeb ads
23.10.2024
Meta will test the facial recognition technology from 50,000 celebrities and public figures to curtail the “celeb-bait” scams
Sam Altman Rebrands Biometric ID Project Worldcoin to World as Mainnet Launches
18.10.2024
At an event in San Francisco, co-inventors Alex Blania and Sam Altman unveiled significant updates to their project, now known as the World Network. Among the five key announcements was the introduction of a new generation Orb, designed to enhance the efficiency of World ID proof of human...
Blockchain fixes misuse of biometric data — Privado ID founder
9.10.2024
Because biometric data cannot be replaced, storing the data requires the highest levels of security, Evin McMullen told Cointelegraph
Blockchain fixes misuse of biometric data — Privado ID founder
9.10.2024
Because biometric data cannot be replaced, storing the data requires the highest levels of security, Evin McMullen told Cointelegraph
South Korea fines Worldcoin for violating personal protection laws
26.9.2024
Despite the regulatory hurdles, the project’s WLD token surged 35% this week, from $1.60 on Sept. 19 to $2.16 on Sept. 26
Singapore probes illegal Worldcoin accounts and token sales
10.9.2024
Singapore investigates unauthorized Worldcoin account sales as regulators raise concerns over data misuse and criminal activity
Worldcoin Biometric System Goes Live in Malaysia
16.8.2024
Malaysia has officially introduced Worldcoin’s iris recognition for identification purposes. The initiative, supported by the memorandum of understanding…
Malaysia adopts Worldcoin for personal verification and digital ID
16.8.2024
Malaysia aims to tackle national challenges and unlock economic opportunities by adopting cutting-edge biometric verification technology
Exodus Expands Wallet Capabilities With Blockchain.com On-Ramp Integration
14.8.2024
Exodus Movement, Inc. has announced a new partnership with Blockchain.com to integrate Passkeys Wallet with Blockchain.com’s fiat on-ramp services. The integration aims to streamline the process of creating and funding cryptocurrency wallets, potentially expanding access to digital assets....
Ecuador’s Data Protection Agency Lacks Resources to Assess Worldcoin’s Compliance Status
13.8.2024
The Superintendence of Data Protection, Ecuador’s data protection agency, stated that it lacks the resources needed to assess the compliance of Worldcoin, the biometric and universal basic income (UBI) project, with the country’s laws. The head of the institution, Fabrizio Peralta-Diaz...
Worldcoin spreads across Europe with Austria digital ID launch
2.8.2024
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 spreads across Europe with Austria digital ID launch
2.8.2024
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: Unlocking the future of digital identity with proof of personhood
1.7.2024
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
AxonDAO Unveils A+Voice: Pioneering Biometric AI Voice Collection
12.6.2024
PRESS RELEASE. Cheyenne, WY, June 12, 2024 – AxonDAO (Axon DAO LLC, Wyoming) proudly announces the launch of A+Voice, an innovative research platform designed to monitor vocal biomarkers. This platform is an exceptionally effective tool for the early detection and ongoing assessment of conditions...
Worldcoin suspends Spanish operations amid data protection probe
4.6.2024
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 ordered to stop operations in Hong Kong
22.5.2024
The PCPD ruled that Worldcoin’s retention of sensitive biometric data, including face and iris images, for up to 10 years solely for AI model training was unjustified
Worldcoin beefs up security by open-sourcing biometric data system
15.5.2024
Worldcoin Foundation open sources a secure multi-party computation (SMPC) system to enhance biometric data protection and confirmed that users can now securely delete old iris codes
Worldcoin Price Rises on May 9 New ChatGPT Rumors and Traders Focus on AI Meme Coin for Gains
7.5.2024
Worldcoin ($WLD), the biometric crypto project helmed by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, has shot up a blistering 37% in the last seven to trade at $6.17 as of this writing. A rumor that ChatGPT, OpenAI’s main offering, is launching a search engine next week spurred much of Worldcoin’s rally...