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Sam Altman Brings Iris-Scanning Company World to US
Cryptocurrency // May 01, 2025

Sam Altman’s digital identity effort World made its official U.S. launch. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

Worldcoin’s Iris-Scanning Tech Faces Global Pushback
Biometrics // August 18, 2024

“Once somebody has your specific iris picture, you’ll never have the possibility to stay anonymous.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Worldcoin Ordered to Stop Iris-Scanning Operations in Hong Kong
Biometrics // May 22, 2024

Worldcoin, the eyeball-scanning digital identity startup co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, has been ordered to cease its operations in Hong Kong. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

Worldcoin Explores Partnership With OpenAI Amid Regulatory Pressure
Partnerships // April 25, 2024

Eyeball scanning digital ID startup Worldcoin is reportedly considering a partnership with tech company OpenAI.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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Sam Altman Brings Eyeball-Scanning Tech Effort to UK

June 09, 2025
Sam Altman’s digital ID firm, World, is reportedly bringing its eye-scanning tech to the U.K. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive […]

Sam Altman Brings Iris-Scanning Company World to US

May 01, 2025
Sam Altman’s digital identity effort World made its official U.S. launch. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Worldcoin’s Iris-Scanning Tech Faces Global Pushback

August 18, 2024
“Once somebody has your specific iris picture, you’ll never have the possibility to stay anonymous.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Worldcoin Ordered to Stop Iris-Scanning Operations in Hong Kong

May 22, 2024
Worldcoin, the eyeball-scanning digital identity startup co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, has been ordered to cease its operations in Hong Kong. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...