Kenya suspends Worldcoin scans over security, privacy and financial concerns

Kenya suspends Worldcoin enrollment and expresses concerns about its activities and data protection.

Key points:

1. Kenya was one of the first countries to launch sign-ups for Worldcoin.
2. The Ministry of the Interior has suspended Worldcoin enrollment, citing concerns about authenticity, legality, security, financial services, and data protection.
3. Kenya had numerous venues for Worldcoin enrollment, but now there is only one due to overwhelming turnout.
4. Relevant agencies are investigating the authenticity, legality, and data protection of Worldcoin's activities.
5. Worldcoin is co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and has raised over $500 million.
6. Worldcoin registers "verified humans" through eye scans and offers free crypto tokens in exchange.
7. The suspension order's impact on the circulation and trading of Worldcoin tokens in Kenya is unclear.
8. Worldcoin tokens have become part of the grey market in Kenya.
9. The authorities are now considering the privacy, security, and financial transaction implications of Worldcoin.
10. The suspension follows an assessment by the country's office of the Data Commissioner.
11. Concerns have been raised about Worldcoin's practices and exploitation of economically-disadvantaged people.
12. Worldcoin has enrolled over half a million people in the last seven days and nearly one million in the last month.