Kenya Suspends Worldcoin Activity Over Financial Security, Privacy Concerns
Kenya's Ministry of the Interior suspended the operations of Worldcoin, the identity crypto protocol co-founded by OpenAI's Sam Altman, citing the legitimacy and privacy concerns of the project. "First Mover" hosts discuss the suspension and European countries' investigations into the Worldcoin project.
Worldcoin Could Help Onboard Billions of Users Into the Crypto Economy: CoinFund
Coinfund CEO and founder Jake Brukhman joins "First Mover" to discuss how Worldcoin, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's crypto project, could help onboard billions of users into the crypto economy.
Judge Mulls Gag Order on Media Contact in FTX Case; 'X' Marks the Spot for Twitter's New Look
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest headlines shaping crypto, including a federal judge considering forbidding “parties and witnesses” in the FTX case from speaking to the media. Worldcoin's WLD token went live on Monday, but U.S. citizens and those based in the country cannot access it. And, tokens branded ‘X’ are popping up on decentralized exchanges after Twitter removed its blue bird logo.
Worldcoin's Token Seesaws Amid Crypto Community Unease
WLD, the crypto token tied to the Worldcoin identity-verification project, surged after Monday's launch only to see the token fluctuate between gains and losses, as the crypto community expresses some concerns about the project co-founded by OpenAI's Sam Altman. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the project and potential outcomes.
Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin Weighs in on Worldcoin as Newly Launched Token Jumps
Worldcoin, the highly anticipated project co-founded by OpenAI's Sam Altman, launched its WLD token on Monday. Crypto exchanges including Binance, Huobi, Bybit and OKX have listed WLD. This comes as Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin expressed some concerns over Worldcoin's user authentication system, called “Proof-of-Personhood” (PoP). "The Hash" panel discusses the latest developments.
Worldcoin’s Mainnet, WLD Token Go Live
Worldcoin, a decentralized open source protocol co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, launched its WLD token and mainnet Monday. Tiago Sada, Tools for Humanity Head of Product and Worldcoin Core Team Member, shares insights into the move and addresses the privacy concerns around Worldcoin's global identity protocol known as "The Orb." Plus, the outlook for AI development.
Sam Altman's Crypto Project Worldcoin Gains Some Traction in China
Worldcoin, a crypto project by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has gained some traction in China, with users rushing to source know-your-customer (KYC) verifications on the black market. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker weighs in on the state of Worldcoin developments and breaks down its popularity around the globe.
Sam Altman’s Worldcoin Raises $115M, Led by Blockchain Capital
Tools for Humanity, the team behind Worldcoin, has raised $115 million in a Series C funding round led by Blockchain Capital with participation from a16z, Bain Capital Crypto and Distributed Global. "The Hash" panel discusses the future of the decentralized open-source protocol co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.
Sam Altman’s Crypto Project in Talks for $100M in New Funding: Report
Altman’s crypto project, Worldcoin, rose to prominence last year with a controversial, Silicon Valley vision for a universal basic income (UBI): a crypto token that can be distributed in equal quantity to everyone in the world. Now, the Financial Times reports that Worldcoin is eying a new investment round worth over $100 million. "The Hash" panel discusses the outlook for artificial intelligence.