Global Scrutiny Hits Worldcoin: Indonesia Suspends, Kenya Orders Data Deletion
Worldcoin faces mounting global backlash as Indonesia halts its digital ID rollout and Kenya orders the deletion of collected biometric data.
Worldcoin Iris Scanning Rollout Sparks Concerns from Web3 Leaders Ahead of PH Elections
TLYR Collective’s Jopet Arias and DvCode CEO Eliezer Rabadon questioned Worldcoin’s iris-scanning activity in the Philippines, calling for government oversight and greater community involvement to protect vulnerable Filipinos amid the election season.
Worldcoin Iris Scanning to Roll Out to Entire Philippines, Begins in Metro Manila
There will be two cities in the capital region that will host the pilot testing.
SEC: Worldcoin Not Registered in the Philippines; Company Claims No Need for Registration
The Philippine SEC confirms that Worldcoin is not registered in the country, urging caution. Meanwhile, Worldcoin’s legal team argues that registration is unnecessary as it operates as a technology provider.
Worldcoin Iris Scanning Continues in New Municipality in Bulacan
This is a confirmation that Worldcoin verification in the Philippines will continue for the foreseeable future.
Worldcoin Developer Tools for Humanity Addresses Legitimacy of Iris Scanning in Bulacan
Following the reports on the ongoing iris-scanning activities of Worldcoin in Bulacan, the Tools for Humanity, the developer behind the World app, issued its first statement regarding the initiative in the province.