Brazil is launching its new national identity program powered by blockchain technology. Rio de Janeiro, Goiás, and Paraná will be the first states to issue
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Buenos Aires to issue blockchain-based digital ID
The first documents to be available on-chain in Buenos Aires include birth and marriage certificates, along with proof of income and academic verification.
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Worldcoin rebuts reports of lackluster takeup as Altman cites Japan queues
A video shared by Worldcoin co-founder Sam Altman shows a long queue of people in Japan reportedly waiting to collect $50 worth of Worldcoin (WLD)
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Worldcoin token launch sparks response from Vitalik Buterin
The Ethereum co-founder released a long-form response to the launch of Worldcoin’s decentralized human identity verification system.
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Federal Reserve’s FedNow will integrate with Metal Blockchain
The integration will allow users to instantly convert cash to stablecoin for use in DeFi protocols.
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Europe’s digital ID wallet — Easy for users or a data privacy nightmare?
European Union lawmakers are planning an EU-wide digital identity wallet for access to essential services.
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