Global digital identity and cryptocurrency project Worldcoin has unveiled Face Auth, a new security measure for identity protocol World ID.
World App users in select locations may begin testing facial recognition as an added security layer for accessing the application.
Worldcoin's World ID has officially launched in Poland. The launch enables individuals to orb-verify their World ID at specified locations in Poland's capital, Warsaw.
The Worldcoin team announced that World ID is now available in Poland, thus increasing its tech access in Europe.
The launch of Worldcoin's world ID on the Solana chain has resulted in its native token “WLD” price recording a jump of ~5% in hours. Moreover, with the rising volatility in the crypto market, the altcoin hints at the possibility of experiencing a major breakout.
Sam Altman's AI meets crypto project Worldcoin (WLD) continues to mark monumental strides across the globe. On Wednesday, the project, renowned for its ‘orb' verification process, revealed that it had brought World ID verification to Poland.
A crypto project that made waves last year with its iris-scanning technology has made its way to a new blockchain. According to a new blog announcement from Sam Altman's Worldcoin (WLD), the identity-focused project is making the jump to Solana (SOL) via the Wormhole interoperability platform.
Worldcoin's World IDs are now integrated into Solana's ecosystem through Wormhole, offering enhanced user verification and potential for faster micropayments.
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Starknet, a Layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum, is making major strides in its governance. In a recent community vote, Starknet's users approved a dynamic staking mechanism designed to control inflation of the STRK token.
Worldcoin price took a turn for the better last week after OpenAI announced the launch of their newest product, o1. The hype around the project propelled WLD price by over 18% in less than 12 hours.
Authorities are probing unlicensed sales of Worldcoin accounts, warning of possible misuse for money laundering or terrorism financing.
Worldcoin (WLD) has recently emerged as a notable performer in the cryptocurrency market. Despite experiencing a decline of nearly 10% over the past month, WLD has demonstrated significant gains and caught the eye of many investors.
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Since the Ethereum Foundation proposed ZK-Rollups as one of the most efficient ways to scale Ethereum, this technology has become extremely popular and has managed to revolutionize the blockchain ecosystem.
The recent vote within the Starknet community has given the green light to a new staking feature, known as “SNIP 18.” This proposal, developed by core team member StarkWare, received broad support, with 98.94% of voters endorsing it through Snapshot's decentralized Snapshot X platform.
WLD has been one of the market's best gainers lately, but will that change soon?
Worldcoin announced that the Wormhole interoperability platform has expanded its World ID feature to the Solana blockchain, according to a Sept. 13 statement.
Meanwhile, the SEC claimed that when it said "crypto asset securities" it never meant tokens were actually securities.
Wormhole was one of 17 projects to receive a Worldcoin Wave 1 Community Grant.
World ID, the Worldcoin Orb verification service, is now on the Solana (SOL) blockchain after successfully implementing the interoperability protocol Wormhole. This milestone will enable builders on the Layer-1 blockchain to join the growing number of developers already integrating World ID into their apps and platforms.
Users holding over 20,000 STRK will soon have access to a new staking mechanism for the token following a near-unanimous vote.
TL;DR Starknet to Introduce Staking: Starknet will launch staking for its STRK token after the SNIP 18 proposal was overwhelmingly approved by the community. Community Support: The proposal saw 98.94% approval, highlighting strong community backing for decentralization efforts.
Starting in the fourth quarter of this year, Starknet will enable users holding more than 20,000 STRK tokens to stake on its network.
Worldcoin (WLD) is among coins looking to hold onto gains as Bitcoin revisits support below $58,000. The same outlook cuts across several altcoins, including MonaCoin (MONA) and MaidSafeCoin (eMAID). Why did Worldcoin price surge? On Sept. 12, OpenAI announced a major development regarding the artificial intelligence company's new AI models.
The approved staking mechanism for STRK token could significantly enhance community participation and drive the network towards full decentralization. The post Starknet community greenlights staking mechanism for STRK token appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Starknet implements dynamic minting for STRK tokens, balancing staking incentives and token supply with community backing.
Starknet has approved a governance proposal, named “SNIP 18,” to implement staking within its network.
Worldcoin price shot up late on September 12 following o1 , a new AI model release by OpenAI. WLD price had been struggling below a strong resistance amid Bitcoin price volatility.
The new mechanism on Starknet means that anyone holding more than 20,000 STRK will be able to stake on the network, from the fourth quarter of this year.
OpenAI unveiled new addition to its array of artificial intelligence models, sparking considerable interest across various sectors, including the crypto market.
Worldcoin (CRYPTO: WLD) and XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) were among the biggest gainers Thursday even as the broader market moved sideways. What happened: WLD, the native currency of the blockchain-based identity verification project, popped more than 9%, emerging as the best-performing cryptocurrency in the last 24 hours.
Singaporean authorities are investigating a group involved in trading Worldcoin (WLD) accounts and tokens, amid global scrutiny of the crypto project's data practices.
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Singapore is investigating unauthorized Worldcoin-related activities while the project faces global regulatory scrutiny over its data collection practices and potential misuse of user accounts.
Singapore is investigating seven "subjects" for offering services of buying or selling of Worldcoin accounts and tokens which is an offence, a written reply in parliament by the government revealed on Tuesday.
Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong addressed concerns in Parliament regarding the risks of Worldcoin's operations in Singapore, including potential money laundering through the sale of accounts. He emphasized that although Worldcoin does not perform a payment service under current laws, buying or selling accounts may constitute a violation.
Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister and chair of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), Gan Kim Yong, announced an investigation into seven individuals on suspicions of illicit trade in Worldcoin accounts and tokens. The announcement came on September 9, stating that the individuals are suspected of buying and selling these accounts and tokens, actions that could
Worldcoin's woes continue to stack as Singapore authorities investigate the illegal transfer of accounts.
The Singapore police are investigating seven individuals trading Worldcoin accounts and tokens, noting that this may violate the Payments Services Act of 2019.
The Singapore Police have launched an investigation into a group that is allegedly trading Worldcoin (WLD) accounts and tokens. The crypto project Worldcoin has stirred global regulatory controversy due to its data collection practices.
Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong announced that authorities are investigating seven individuals suspected of illegally buying and selling Worldcoin accounts and tokens, as per a statement on Sept. 9.
The probe, disclosed on September 9 by Gan Kim Yong, Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), targets unauthorized third-party sales of Worldcoin accounts and tokens. This investigation is focused on individuals involved in these illegal transactions.
Digital coins flourished today as the crypto market cap reclaimed the $2 trillion level after a 3.18% increase in the past day. While such sentiments catalyzed significant gains in the altcoin space, Starknet (STRK) displayed struggle, losing 2.97% in its daily chart to hover at $0.4137.
While the crypto project itself is not involved in the trading of its users' data, others who engage in purchasing and reselling Worldcoin accounts and tokens may be illegally offering payment services under the PS Act, raising concerns about the potential misuse of digital identities for malicious purposes, such as money laundering.
Singapore investigates unauthorized Worldcoin account sales as regulators raise concerns over data misuse and criminal activity.
Singapore police are investigating seven individuals for trading Worldcoin account sales.
Singapore police have launched an investigation into seven individuals suspected of offering services to buy and sell Worldcoin accounts and tokens, Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong announced on Monday.