Brazil Extends Worldcoin Iris-Scanning Inquiry in São Paulo
Brazil’s Parliamentary Commission of Inquiry into Iris Scanning (CPI da Íris) has extended its investigation into Worldcoin’s activities in São Paulo by 120…
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ID Tech Digest – September 8, 2025
Welcome to ID Tech’s digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: Roblox to Enforce…
CBP Pilots Facial Recognition at Peace Bridge Vehicle Border Crossing
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is expanding its use of biometric identity verification with a new pilot program at vehicle border crossings.…
ICE Expands Biometric Surveillance With Mobile Iris-Scanning Systems
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is expanding its use of biometrics with the acquisition of mobile iris-scanning systems designed to identify…
China Warns of National Security Risks From Biometric Crypto Projects
China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS) has issued a public warning about cryptocurrency ventures that collect sensitive biometric data, identifying such…
Crypto Lender Uses World ID Iris Scans to Expand Access to Microloans
A San Francisco-based fintech startup is using biometric identity verification to power a new crypto lending platform aimed at underserved borrowers worldwide.…
World Pauses Iris Scanning in Germany Amid Station Upgrades and Regulatory Review
World (formerly “Worldcoin”), the digital identity and cryptocurrency project co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, has temporarily paused its iris-scanning…
Reddit Weighs World ID Iris Scans to Fight Bots, Stirring Privacy Debate
Reddit is exploring a partnership with Worldcoin’s World ID system that could let users prove they are real people by submitting an iris scan, according to…
Worldcoin Launches Eye-Scanning ID Verification Across UK Cities
Worldcoin, the digital identity initiative developed by Tools for Humanity and co-founded by Sam Altman, has launched its biometric eye-scanning “Orb” devices…
World Digital ID Platform Launches in Six US Cities, Plans Major Expansion
World, the digital identity verification platform formerly known as Worldcoin, has officially launched operations in the United States. The rollout marks a…