US EditionWorld partners with Tinder, Visa to bring its ID-verifying tech to more places
- World, formerly Worldcoin, officially launched its digital identity verification platform in the US on April 30, 2025, deploying Orbs in six cities.
- The launch follows World’s strategic decision prompted by a more favorable US regulatory environment and the country's leadership in artificial intelligence.
- World plans to deploy 7,500 Orbs by year-end, open a manufacturing line in Texas, and partner with companies like Tinder, Visa, Kalshi, and Morpho for verification and payment services.
- World CEO Alex Blania attributed the decision to enter the US market to improved regulatory conditions, and highlighted that the World Card, created in partnership with Visa, will enable holders to make purchases using digital currencies wherever Visa is accepted.
- These efforts aim to expand user sign-ups, improve practical applications of biometric IDs, and position World for broader adoption amid challenges in Europe.
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World partners with Tinder, Visa to bring its ID-verifying tech to more places
World, the biometric ID company best known for its eyeball-scanning Orb devices, has announced several partnerships aimed at driving sign-ups and demonstrating the applications of its technology.
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