Tools for Humanity, the company co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, is executing a strategic pivot for its World platform, transforming it from a digital identity and crypto payment tool into a multifunctional super-app. The latest release integrates end-to-end encrypted messaging, DeFi-powered yield via Morpho, and QR-code payments at over one million merchants in Argentina, marking a significant expansion of its ecosystem. This move positions the World App as a comprehensive hub for identity, communication, and financial services, directly challenging the fragmented nature of current digital platforms.
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0 in Finance and 0 in Crypto last weekWorld Chain Integrates Native USDC with Circle’s CCTP V2
World Chain has integrated native USDC and Circle’s CCTP V2, replacing bridged USDC with native issuance while maintaining the same smart contract address for seamless user and developer transitions. The upgrade improves liquidity, reduces synthetic bridging risks, and grants access to Circle’s full infrastructure. CCTP V2 enables near-instant cross-chain USDC transfers and introduces Hooks for programmable actions. World Chain, backed by Sam Altman, combines digital identity (World ID) with USDC to support fraud-resistant payments and verified financial tools. Circle, now publicly traded, continues its push for native stablecoin issuance across chains, reinforcing trust and compliance in decentralized finance.
about World Chain Integrates Native USDC with Circle’s CCTP V2World Build 2.0 Launches with $12M Funding for Mini-Apps
World Build 2.0, the latest developer initiative by the World Foundation and Tools For Humanity, aims to foster innovation within the World ecosystem with $12 million in funding. The program includes a $300,000 Developer Rewards Pilot, $1 million in retroactive WLD token rewards, and grants for mini-app creators. The World app has seen rapid adoption, surpassing 10 million downloads, with significant traction in countries like Indonesia and Brazil. Despite limited U.S. uptake due to regulatory hurdles, the platform hosts 300 mini-apps backed by venture capital. Worldcoin’s WLD token has also surged amid ecosystem growth, with plans to expand its digital identity system through partnerships like Circle’s USDC integration.
about World Build 2.0 Launches with $12M Funding for Mini-AppsAI Deepfakes Challenge Trust: World Network Fights Back
AI-generated deepfakes are becoming a major challenge, eroding trust in digital content across industries like finance and politics. In response, World Network, backed by OpenAI’s Sam Altman, is scaling its Proof of Human technology—a biometric verification system using the Orb device to confirm human identity without invasive data collection. Over 27 million people have already joined the network. Partnerships with companies like Rappi in Latin America and initiatives in Taiwan and South Korea are making identity verification more accessible. Meanwhile, projects like IOTA are also developing decentralized identity solutions to combat AI-driven misinformation. The focus remains on privacy-preserving, scalable verification to distinguish humans from AI entities in an increasingly digital world.
about AI Deepfakes Challenge Trust: World Network Fights BackWorldcoin Raises $135M for Biometric Expansion
Worldcoin’s nonprofit arm, the World Foundation, has raised $135 million through a direct sale of WLD tokens to early backers Andreessen Horowitz and Bain Capital Crypto. The funds will accelerate the deployment of its biometric Orb hardware, particularly in the U.S., and support its growing user base of over 26 million participants. The sale, executed at market price despite WLD’s 90% decline over 14 months, reflects high conviction in Worldcoin’s ‘proof-of-personhood’ vision as a counter to AI advancements. Market observers note the unusual terms, while technical analysis shows WLD rebounding from lows, though long-term bearish trends persist. Regulatory and privacy concerns remain key challenges for Sam Altman’s controversial project.
about Worldcoin Raises $135M for Biometric ExpansionWorldcoin Launches in US: Eye-Scanning Crypto & AI Tokens
Worldcoin ($WLD), backed by OpenAI founder Sam Altman, has expanded its US availability, offering crypto rewards for eye scans via its ‘World Orb’ devices. The project seeks to establish a blockchain-based global identity verification system, distinguishing humans from AI-generated content. Alongside this, Tools for Humanity is collaborating with VISA on a $WLD-linked debit card and enhancing orb designs. The article also highlights SUBBD Token ($SUBBD), an AI-driven crypto targeting content creators with monetization tools and staking rewards. Currently in presale, $SUBBD promises exclusive perks for holders and potential high returns, reflecting growing innovation at the intersection of AI and Web3 technologies.
about Worldcoin Launches in US: Eye-Scanning Crypto & AI TokensWorldcoin Launches Eyeball-Scanning Crypto in US Cities
Worldcoin, now rebranded as World, has expanded its controversial biometric crypto project to the U.S., deploying eyeball-scanning orbs in Atlanta, Austin, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, and San Francisco. The project, co-founded by Sam Altman, rewards users with WLD tokens for verifying their identity via iris scans, positioning it as a solution to AI-driven identity fraud. However, Worldcoin faces significant backlash from privacy advocates and regulators worldwide, with operations suspended in Hong Kong and legal challenges in Germany and Brazil. Critics highlight concerns over data misuse, coercion in recruitment, and the emergence of a black market for iris data. Despite these issues, Worldcoin reports over 12 million global enrollments, with 400,000 new sign-ups in the past week. The project also announced partnerships with Match Group and Kalshi, alongside new services like a visa card and paid applications for World ID users.
about Worldcoin Launches Eyeball-Scanning Crypto in US CitiesProof-of-Human: Ensuring Blockchains Serve People, Not Bots
The rise of AI bots in blockchain networks has led to increased congestion, higher gas fees, and market manipulation, with up to 80% of transactions now automated. While some bots serve legitimate purposes, others exploit systems through airdrop farming and fake accounts, disadvantaging human users. Layer-2 scaling solutions alone won’t solve the problem, as lower fees and faster transactions can further empower malicious bots. The article advocates for ‘proof-of-human’ infrastructure—mechanisms that verify humanness and prioritize human users in block space allocation and gas subsidies. Without such measures, both decentralized and traditional financial systems risk being overtaken by AI-driven automation, threatening fairness, security, and accessibility. The call to action emphasizes preserving blockchain’s original promise of decentralization by keeping networks human-centric.
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