Brazil Bans Worldcoin Over Biometric Data Collection and Crypto Incentives
Brazil has banned Worldcoin (WLD) from offering cryptocurrency or financial incentives in exchange for biometric data. The National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) enforced the directive on January 25, following a detailed investigation that started in November 2024. The Brazilian DPA issued a temporary ban on Worldcoin's iris-scanning venture. pic.twitter.com/keYaZRgx98 —