World Assets completed $65 million in OTC WLD sales, pricing tokens at $0.2719. $25 million is locked for six months, easing immediate market pressure. Proceeds will fund operations, R&D, and orb production, emphasizing long-term growth.

World Foundation closed a $65M OTC sale of WLD tokens, including a $25M lockup portion. The funds will support R&D and orb manufacturing, but raised questions about market impact and transparency following a contentious post regarding token pricing.

Tools for Humanity is promoting World ID through collaborations with well-known brands, reaching nearly 18 million people. Orb devices are installed in Gap stores, Visa has launched related payment cards, and Tinder is testing identity verification in Japan. The company plans to promote usage and revenue through partnerships.

XMTP has announced a new strategic partnership with Mask Network that has the potential to dramatically improve the ability to communicate across decentralized social media platforms. As DeSoc continues to evolve rapidly, communication between users has become increasingly fragmented across

OpenAI is developing a social network that may utilize Worldcoin's Orb iris scanning technology for identity verification. After the news was revealed, WLD surged 16% in a single day to $0.53. Sam Altman is simultaneously the CEO of OpenAI and the co-founder of Tools for Humanity behind World, and this collaboration will integrate their two empires.

World App is a biometric verification application co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, positioned as a super app for the AI era. It establishes a digital identity called World ID through Orb iris scanning, integrating crypto wallets, encrypted messaging, and more. In September 2025, the Philippines issued a cease and desist order to developer Tools for Humanity, accusing them of collecting personal data in violation of privacy laws.

When you hear about Worldcoin, chances are the first thing that comes to mind is its Orb, the futuristic-looking device scanning people’s irises in exchange for crypto That image alone makes Worldcoin stand out, but it also places the project at the center of one of crypto’s toughest debates: