Kenya Suspends Worldcoin Project After 350,000 Sign-Ups
Following the U.K. and France, Kenya has also taken a closer look at Sam Altman’s Worldcoin project. Earlier today, Kenya’s interior ministry declared the suspension of the cryptocurrency project’s local activities. This measure aims to facilitate the evaluation of potential risks to public safety associated with the project by government agencies. Interior minister Kithure Kindiki stated, “Relevant security, financial services, and data protection agencies have commenced inquiries and investigations to establish the authenticity and legality of the aforesaid activities.” Also Read: French Regulator Questions Worldcoin ’s Iris Scanning Procedure Analyzing Worldcoin’s Popularity in Kenya Worldcoin has already gained traction in Kenya. The iris scanning initiative attracted a considerable crowd, with over 350,000 Kenyans registering for the project. In exchange for participation, they received free cryptocurrency tokens valued at appro...