Sam Altman

A user from GCR getting their iris scanned with a Worldcoin Orb in Paris on July 21. (Eliza Gkritsi/CoinDesk)
Bavaria's Data Regulator Had Not Concluded Assessment of Worldcoin When the Project Launched
The Sam Altman co-founded project has been shut down in Kenya over privacy concerns.
A user from GCR getting their iris scanned with a Worldcoin Orb in Paris on July 21. (Eliza Gkritsi/CoinDesk)

PayPal Enters the Crypto Conversation with New Stablecoin; Worldcoin Faces More Scrutiny
PayPal Enters the Crypto Conversation with New Stablecoin; Worldcoin Faces More Scrutiny
Coin Desk Daily host Jennifer Sanasie dives into today’s hottest stories in crypto as the electronic payments giant Pay Pal ventures into digital assets with the announcement of a U S dollar pegged stablecoin called Pay Pal USD Sino Global Capital files a multimillion dollar claim against FTX And Worldcoin’s Nairobi warehouse was reportedly raided [...]
PayPal Enters the Crypto Conversation with New Stablecoin; Worldcoin Faces More Scrutiny

Sam Altman's Crypto Project Worldcoin Faces More Scrutiny in Kenya
Sam Altman's Crypto Project Worldcoin Faces More Scrutiny in Kenya
Worldcoin's warehouse in Nairobi was raided by the Kenyan police over the weekend according to report from the local news organization The Hash panel discusses Kenya's latest efforts to crack down on the project after the country suspended its operations recently Plus insights on the privacy concerns surrounding the identity crypto protocol co founded by [...]
Sam Altman's Crypto Project Worldcoin Faces More Scrutiny in Kenya

Sam Altman's Worldcoin app is facing a suspension in Kenya due to privacy concerns. (CoinDesk archives)
Kenya Appears to Have Flip-Flopped on Worldcoin's Data Practices
The country's data watchdog found the project is compliant with its data-protection laws, but has now find different problems with Sam Altman's project.
Sam Altman's Worldcoin app is facing a suspension in Kenya due to privacy concerns. (CoinDesk archives)

Worldcoin Activity Suspended in Kenya Over Security and Privacy Concerns
Worldcoin Activity Suspended in Kenya Over Security and Privacy Concerns
According to a Facebook statement, Kenya's Ministry of the Interior has suspended the operations of Worldcoin as the country's financial, security and data protection services investigate the project. "The Hash" panel shares their thoughts on the legitimacy of the identity crypto protocol co-founded by OpenAI's Sam Altman.
Worldcoin Activity Suspended in Kenya Over Security and Privacy Concerns

Kenya Suspends Worldcoin Activity Over Financial Security, Privacy Concerns
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.
Kenya Suspends Worldcoin Activity Over Financial Security, Privacy Concerns

Worldcoin Faces Investigation in France; Grayscale Wants Equal Treatment for Spot Bitcoin ETF Filings
Worldcoin Faces Investigation in France; Grayscale Wants Equal Treatment for Spot Bitcoin ETF Filings
Coin Desk Daily takes a look at the top headlines in crypto today including Worldcoin which was co founded by Open AI s Sam Altman facing new scrutiny in France Grayscale calls for a fair process when it comes to the SEC approving spot bitcoin ETF applications Binance files a motion to dismiss a lawsuit [...]
Worldcoin Faces Investigation in France; Grayscale Wants Equal Treatment for Spot Bitcoin ETF Filings

Worldcoin Tokenomics in Focus
Worldcoin Tokenomics in Focus
The highly anticipated project co-founded by OpenAI's Sam Altman launched its WLD token earlier this week. "First Mover" co-host and The Tie's Director of Content Lawrence Lewitinn takes a closer look at Worldcoin's token performance since going live, along with its token allocation.
Worldcoin Tokenomics in Focus

Worldcoin Could Help Onboard Billions of Users Into the Crypto Economy: CoinFund
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.
Worldcoin Could Help Onboard Billions of Users Into the Crypto Economy: CoinFund

Worldcoin's Token Seesaws Amid Crypto Community Unease
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.
Worldcoin's Token Seesaws Amid Crypto Community Unease