Worldcoin is no longer offering its Orb-verification service in India, Brazil and France, just months after the crypto startup expanded the helmet-shaped eyeball-scanning device to those markets.
Why has worldcoin withdrawn its orb-verification service?
Worldcoin has suspended its Orb-verification service in India, Brazil, and France, citing regulatory challenges and the need to ensure compliance with local laws and regulations. The sudden retreat from these markets has taken many by surprise.
Is worldcoin's 'orb-verified' service 'temporarily scaled back' in India?
After publication, the Worldcoin spokesperson said in an email with TechCrunch that the Orb-verified services were “temporarily scaled back” in India and other countries. The Orb, a five-pound chromatic sphere, scans an individual’s eyeballs and verifies their identity.
