Sam Altman
World App Starts Virtual Bank Accounts Pilot for USDC Payroll Deposits
The feature issues unique virtual account numbers, allowing users to receive direct deposits, like payroll payments, straight into the World App.
Mythical Games Taps Sam Altman’s World to Keep Players Safe From Bots
As part of the partnership, Mythical will build Mythos Chain, the first layer-3 blockchain atop World Chain, the layer-2 network built on top of Ethereum.
In the AI Economy, Universal Basic Income Can’t Wait
Though other ideas for supplementing income amid the AI revolution have legs, UBI is the simplest and fastest way to ensure AI’s benefits trickle down to everyone.
Sam Altman’s World Raises $135M in Token Sale to a16z and Bain Capital Crypto
Funds from the venture capital giants will be used for the network's expansion.
Consensus Toronto 2025 Coverage
World's Iris-Scanning Tech Misunderstood, Data Never Leaves Orb, Advisor Says
World Foundation Advisor Liam Horne spoke Wednesday at Consensus 2025.
Sam Altman’s World Crypto Project Launches in US With Eye-Scanning Orbs in 6 Cities
At a Wednesday press conference, World announced it would build an orb factory in Richardardson, Texas.
Sam Altman's World Network Unveils New Chat Feature to Connect Real Humans
The new feature, a "mini app" accessible via the World App wallet, will offer special features to holders of World Network's digital passport, which lets users scan their iris in exchange for an account that verifies their "proof-of-personhood."
Lido Co-Founders Said to Plot Competitor to Sam Altman's World Network
The new digital identity platform, Y, forgoes World Network's controversial biometric authentication for a system based on users' online activities.
Bitcoin Price on the Rise Amid BTC ETPs' Best Week Since July; Dogecoin Extends Its Rally
Bitcoin price is on the rise as BTC ETPs saw their best week since July, registering a cumulative inflow of 25,675 BTC ($1.74 billion) in the last seven days. Plus, dogecoin extends its rally and Sam Altman's Worldcoin project makes some updates. "CoinDesk Daily" host Christine Lee breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today.
Sam Altman's Eye-Scanning Orbs Can Now be Summoned 'Like a Pizza', Say Worldcoin Execs
The project will now be know simply as "World" and plans to release "Orb 2.0," the executives said during a media event.
