Worldcoin

Data indicates that activity on the layer-2 network has been increasing since Q2 2023, accelerated by the launch of Worldcoin.

Optimism Hits New All-Time High for Daily Transactions Amid Worldcoin Launch

On Friday, French privacy watchdog CNIL said the legality of Worldcoin's approach "seems questionable."

France and Germany Coordinating on Worldcoin Investigation

Sam Altman's latest eyeball-scanning initiative is attracting attention from data protection regulators.

Worldcoin Being Probed by French Privacy Regulator for ‘Questionable' Practises

France's privacy watchdog stated that it is aware of Worldcoin and the "questionable" legality of its biometric data collection.

France's privacy watchdog looking into Worldcoin's ‘questionable' legality: Reuters

Arbitrum

Optimism

As of July 27, Optimism logged 944,000 daily transactions. This surpasses its competitor, Arbitrum, which registered 660,000 transactions.

Optimism flips Arbitrum in daily transactions following Worldcoin launch

France's privacy watchdog CNIL said on Friday it is aware of ChatGPT-founder Sam Altman's Worldcoin project and that the legality of its biometric data collection "seems questionable".

France's privacy watchdog says Worldcoin legality "seems questionable"

For the first time in six months, Layer-2 blockchain Optimism outperformed competitor Arbitrum in terms of daily transactions.

Optimism Transactions Surpassed Arbitrum After Worldcoin Launch

Blockchain analytics platform Santiment says that one newly-launched red-hot Ethereum (ETH)-based crypto project is facing a bunch of criticism. Santiment says Worldcoin (WLD) has generated a lot of buzz on social media platforms shortly after its launch.

Ethereum-Based Altcoin That's Up Over 37% This Week Facing Massive FUD Just Days After Launch: Santiment

Bitcoin

Worldcoin could onboard "billions of users" into crypto, said CoinFund.

Worldcoin Could Enable Wider Distribution of Crypto Than Even Bitcoin, Says CoinFund

Layer-2 blockchain Optimism has surpassed Arbitrum in daily transaction volume for the first time in six months, according to Dune Analytics.

Worldcoin Hype Causes Optimism to Leapfrog Arbitrum in Daily Transactions

Worldcoin (CRYPTO: WLD), an ambitious project led by OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman, has ignited a diverse range of reactions within the technology and cryptocurrency communities, with Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey being the latest to voice his concerns. What Happened: The project, which aims to enhance economic opportunities and differentiate humans from artificial intelligence (AI), has drawn attention for its requirement of iris scanning to obtain its native token.

Jack Dorsey Reacts To Sam Altman's Video Showing 'Crazy Lines Around The World' As Worldcoin Causes Frenzy For Iris Scans

Worldcoin, founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, will be looked into by the UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

UK's Information Commissions Office “Making Further Enquiries" Into Worldcoin

A crypto project co-founded by OpenAI's Sam Altman will face an inquiry from a UK data watchdog. According to a new Reuters report, Britain's data regulator says it will examine Worldcoin (WLD), a crypto ID project that utilizes iris scanners to verify users' identities.

Eye-Scanning Worldcoin (WLD) Project To Face Inquiry From UK Watchdog: Report

Following the Monday, July 24, launch of the worldcoin (WLD) token, the cryptocurrency quickly peaked at $3.30 per coin but has since depreciated by over 35%.

Examining Worldcoin's Concentrated Supply at Token Launch

Twitter creator Jack Dorsey is the latest among top minds in technology and the cryptocurrency world to raise questions about OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman's ambitious project, Worldcoin . What Happened: Altman's Worldcoin project, which aims to "increase economic opportunity" and "distinguish humans from AI" has received mixed reactions from the technology community.

'Of Course': Jack Dorsey Reacts To List Of 'Usual Suspects' Backing Sam Altman's Worldcoin

People around the world are getting their eyeballs scanned in exchange for a digital ID and the promise of free cryptocurrency, shrugging off concerns among privacy campaigners and data regulators.

'Verified human': Worldcoin users queue up for iris scans

Worldcoin, the decentralized biometric ID protocol, has officially launched, allowing users to reserve their share of WLD, the incentives-driven token of the protocol, that will be granted when confirming one's identity using a biometric device called the “Orb.

Worldcoin Officially Launches, Announces Orb Rollout Expansion in More Than 35 Cities

This isn't stopping Worldcoin from rolling out in Britain—with iris-scanning orbs now available in three locations throughout London.

UK Privacy Regulator 'Making Enquiries' Into Sam Altman's Worldcoin Amid Token Launch

Concerns around privacy, security and reported connections to Sam Bankman-Fried and Three Arrows Capital have raised eyebrows in the crypto community.

Worldcoin Token Slumps Amid Crypto Community Unease

The Information Commissioner's Office said it will be making inquiries into OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's project, Worldcoin.

UK data protection regulator looking into Sam Altman's Worldcoin

The firm has claimed that they comply with "very, very local and very specific rules and regulations in each of the markets where there's an Orb."

UK Information Commission to Make Inquiries About Worldcoin

Britain's data regulator said on Tuesday it will examine Worldcoin, a project by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman where users provide their iris scans in exchange for a digital identification and free cryptocurrency.

UK data watchdog to make 'enquiries' on Worldcoin crypto project

Dogecoin

Ethereum

Major cryptocurrencies traded in a mixed manner on Monday evening, amid speculation surrounding a potential U.S. regulator appeal in the Ripple case and a decline in enthusiasm towards a Bitcoin ETF.

Dogecoin Spikes, Bitcoin, Ethereum Drop While Vitalik Buterin Raises Concerns Around WorldCoin: Analyst Predicts $100K Mark For King Crypto After 50% Drop

PLUS: BTC's positive vibes may be waning as outflows from BTC investment products rose for the first time in weeks. But mining is in a better state than it was a year ago.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Holds Its Latest Foothold at $29.1K While Worldcoin Soars

A digital assets product manager said the agreement was “easy money” for market makers.

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