Argentina has become the country where World, the biometric ID project, is most popular, with over 2.2 million registered users despite backlash from authorities. The company plans to expand its footprint in the country by implementing home-based iri

SERNAC issues formal notice to World and Rappi in Chile to stop iris scanning over privacy concerns. Rappi confirms iris scanning project is only a pilot in Argentina, not Chile; aims to clarify confusion. In Chile, the National Consumer Service (SER

Despite assurances, Worldcoin faces bans in multiple countries over privacy risks and alleged exploitative practices. INAI Mexico investigates Worldcoin for potentially violating biometric data collection laws concerning minors. Worldcoin has sparked

Worldcoin has rebranded as World, alongside the launch of its Ethereum layer-2 network World Chain, and unveiled several key developments. During its Keynote address on Oct. 17, Worldcoin founder Sam Altman announced the rebranding alongside upgrades

Worldcoin (WLD), a digital identity project that utilizes iris scanning, has announced its rebranding to “World.” This change is part of a broader trend, as many projects have recently undergone rebranding for various reasons. World Continues Its Dev

The Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) slapped a fine of 1.1 billion Korean won ($850,000) on both organizations. This is for illegally gathering iris scans from nearly 30,000 people in the country. Let’s explore more about this news f

Iris Energy went public in late 2021, raising $232 million from an IPO, but its stock price fell quickly not long after, along with the rest of the crypto market.

This week’s roundup highlights regulatory tightening and innovations in the crypto sector across Asia and MENA. Dubai’s regulator implements new crypto marketing rules, which will be effective as of October 1, 2024. Meanwhile, in South Korea, Worldco

Iris Energy has reported a 10% increase in bitcoin production during August 2024, with the company mining 245 bitcoin. The improvement is attributed to higher operational efficiency and reduced electricity costs following the company’s transition to

Bitcoin miner and high-performance computing (HPC) firm Iris Energy Limited has secured 10 exahash per second (EH/s) of Bitmain’s S21 XP Antminers, positioning the bitcoin mining company to reach 30 EH/s by the end of 2024. Iris Energy Expands Mining

The investment firm issued an outperform rating on mining stocks Riot Platforms, CleanSpark, Iris Energy and Core Scientific.

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