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Sam Altman’s Worldcoin Raises $52.5 Million

World Foundation has raised $52.5 million through a sale of WLD tokens. Pantera Capital led the funding round, which also included Bain Capital Crypto and Eightco Holdings. All tokens sold in the round will remain locked for one year.The project formerly known as Worldcoin now operates under the name World following a rebrand. Its token continues to trade under the WLD ticker.The foundation said Pantera Capital led the “first closing” of the round. Other investors included Bain Capital Crypto, Selini Capital, Susquehanna Crypto and Eightco Holdings, a WLD treasury company listed on Nasdaq under the ORBS ticker. The foundation has yet to clarify whether it plans another closing.World Foundation emphasized that the WLD tokens sold in the round serve a utility function within World Network. They provide no equity stake, profit entitlement or ownership rights in Tools for Humanity, the for-profit company behind the project.The foundation will use the new capital to expand World ID adoption among businesses, individual users and artificial intelligence agents worldwide.<h2 class="text-left text-foreground text-3xl font-bold mb-3 mt-1">World ID expands into enterprise use</h2>The token sale comes as World marks the third anniversary of its production launch. The foundation has shifted its attention from building the network toward increasing adoption of World ID.The system allows users to prove that they are unique humans without revealing their identities. Users complete a one-time verification through a specialized device called the Orb, after which their World ID remains stored on their phones.World Foundation says its open-source cryptography and multi-party computation systems protect users’ privacy throughout the process.Pantera Capital General Partner Cosmo Jiang said the rapid development of artificial intelligence has made the need for “proof of human” increasingly clear. He added that growing interest from institutional users also reflects this demand.Jiang said Pantera was pleased to continue supporting World’s mission at this stage of the project’s development.Tom Lee, a board member at Eightco Holdings who also serves as chairman of Bitmine, described World’s proof-of-human technology as a critical building block for verifying interactions in an increasingly digital world.World argues that AI bots, fake identities and deepfakes threaten a wide range of online activities. The project points to digital advertising, online dating, voting systems and video calls as areas where reliable human verification could become increasingly important.World launched World ID 4.0 in April with enterprise integrations in mind. The latest version allows developers to build additional authentication layers on top of World ID using zero-knowledge proofs.World ID currently supports integrations with platforms including Zoom, DocuSign, Okta, Vercel and Tinder.According to the foundation, more than 39 million people have joined World Network, with 18 million completing Orb verification. The network has generated over 475 million World ID proofs since its launch.<h2 class="text-left text-foreground text-3xl font-bold mb-3 mt-1">Regulatory pressure continues</h2>Sam Altman, Max Novendstern and Alex Blania founded World with the goal of helping people prove they are human while preserving their privacy in the age of artificial intelligence.World Foundation now oversees protocol governance, ecosystem grants and network operations. Over time, the organization plans to fund its operations through commissions paid by applications using the network, reducing its reliance on fees charged directly to users.Tools for Humanity, the for-profit company responsible for developing World’s hardware and software, has raised approximately $240 million in venture capital to date.World Foundation and its affiliates had previously raised another $200 million through WLD token sales. Including the latest round, total funding associated with the project has reached approximately $492.5 million.The project has faced persistent regulatory and privacy concerns over its biometric identity verification model.Authorities in Spain, Kenya, Brazil, Indonesia, South Korea, Hong Kong and the Philippines have investigated, restricted, suspended or penalized World’s biometric data collection practices. Regulators have raised concerns about privacy protections and whether users provide sufficient informed consent.World says it continues to engage with regulators as it expands into new markets.<a href="https://jrkripto.com/tr/coin/wld" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="text-primary underline">WLD </a>currently trades at around $0.36, giving the token a market capitalization of approximately $1.31 billion. Its price has fallen about 2% over the past 24 hours. <figure class="my-6"> <img src="https://minio-api-1.jrkripto.com/blog/wldusdt-2026-07-24-23-21-43-312a05dc.webp" alt="WLDUSDT_2026-07-24_23-21-43.png" width="auto" height="auto" class="w-full rounded-lg border" /> </figure>

24 Jul 2026

South Korea’s Crypto Cleanup Hits 29 Exchanges

At least 29 overseas cryptocurrency exchange apps are no longer available for new downloads through South Korea’s Google Play Store. The affected platforms include OKX, Bybit, MEXC, KuCoin, Gemini, Backpack and BitMEX.Data compiled by local news outlet Digital Asset shows that the restrictions affect nearly 60% of the 50 largest foreign derivatives exchanges listed by CoinMarketCap.<h2 class="text-left text-foreground text-3xl font-bold mb-3 mt-1">Why did Google introduce the VASP requirement?</h2>The restrictions stem from a policy change that Google introduced in January. Cryptocurrency exchanges and custodial wallet apps must now register with South Korea’s Financial Intelligence Unit, or FIU, as Virtual Asset Service Providers.Developers must submit proof of registration through the Google Play Console. Apps that cannot provide the required documents lose access to new installations and updates in South Korea.Previously installed versions may continue to operate for some time. However, the lack of security updates could gradually expose users to vulnerabilities.When the rule took effect on January 28, only 27 platforms had secured registration in South Korea. The list included major local exchanges such as Upbit and Bithumb.For global platforms such as <a href="https://jrkripto.com/tr/exchanges/binance" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="text-primary underline">Binance</a>, Bybit and OKX, completing the registration process remains extremely difficult. Applicants typically need to establish a local company, build a compliant anti-money laundering system and obtain national information security certifications.The cost and bureaucracy involved have kept most major overseas exchanges outside the country’s registered market.<h2 class="text-left text-foreground text-3xl font-bold mb-3 mt-1">Which exchanges are affected?</h2>According to Digital Asset’s list, the 29 affected apps are:OKX, Bybit, MEXC, KuCoin, BingX, XT.COM, Gemini, LBank, CoinW, BitMart, Pionex, BTCC, Ourbit, KCEX, ZoomEX, CoinEx, OrangeX, Phemex, CoinUp.io, Phemex Wallet, WEEX, MGBX, WhiteBIT, Bitrue, BitradeX, Backpack Exchange, CoinChief, BTSE and BitMEX. <figure class="my-6"> <img src="https://minio-api-1.jrkripto.com/blog/ekran-g-r-nt-s-2026-07-24-223734-414ef3b4.webp" alt="Ekran görüntüsü 2026-07-24 223734.png" width="auto" height="auto" class="w-full rounded-lg border" /> </figure> The outlet’s <a href="https://www.digitalasset.works/news/articleView.html?idxno=42150" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="text-primary underline">table </a>also distinguishes between apps that Google has completely blocked from new downloads and those facing location-based restrictions.<h2 class="text-left text-foreground text-3xl font-bold mb-3 mt-1">Restrictions currently apply only to Google Play</h2>The policy currently covers Google Play rather than the exchanges’ websites or Apple’s App Store. Android users can still attempt to download APK files directly or use a VPN, although these methods carry additional security risks.Users who already have the apps installed may also continue trading. The main problem will emerge over time, as outdated versions could become vulnerable to security flaws and compatibility issues.<h2 class="text-left text-foreground text-3xl font-bold mb-3 mt-1">How could the market change?</h2>South Korea has more than 10 million active cryptocurrency users, equivalent to nearly one-fifth of the country’s population. According to data from the Financial Services Commission, the local crypto market has reached a value of 95 trillion won.Analysts believe tighter access to foreign exchange apps could redirect more trading activity toward local platforms such as Upbit and Bithumb. That shift could strengthen the domestic exchanges’ influence over token listings and trading fees.Some users may instead move toward decentralized exchanges and non-custodial wallets. These services can fall outside Google’s licensing requirement, particularly when they do not hold customer assets or operate as traditional centralized exchanges.The Google Play restrictions form part of a broader regulatory campaign. South Korea previously introduced the Travel Rule, requiring service providers to share sender and recipient information for transfers above a specified threshold.The latest policy shows that South Korean authorities are continuing to tighten oversight of the crypto sector. While overseas platforms remain accessible through other channels, losing direct access to Android users could significantly reduce their reach in one of the world’s most active cryptocurrency markets.

24 Jul 2026

Bitcoin Eyes $70,000 as Options Traders Make Record Bullish Bet

Bitcoin was trading at $64,834 as activity in Deribit’s options market clustered around two key price levels: $70,000 and $72,000. The positioning points to a clear expectation among traders that Bitcoin could climb above these levels.Options contracts at the $70,000 and $72,000 strikes have accumulated approximately $5 billion in notional open interest. That represents around 18% of the total $28 billion in <a href="https://jrkripto.com/tr/coin/btc" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="text-primary underline">Bitcoin </a>options open interest on Deribit.Since each contract represents one Bitcoin, these two strikes have become the most heavily traded contracts on the exchange.The figures reinforce the bullish picture. According to data from Laevitas, the $70,000 strike has roughly 39,000 call contracts, compared with only 3,800 puts. <figure class="my-6"> <img src="https://minio-api-1.jrkripto.com/blog/3cf0677948ced50fe8451fcff4d0119ea2ace0bd-2570x996-99040344.webp" alt="3cf0677948ced50fe8451fcff4d0119ea2ace0bd-2570x996.jpg" width="auto" height="auto" class="w-full rounded-lg border" /> </figure> The picture is even more one-sided at $72,000. Traders hold approximately 37,900 calls at that strike, against just 1,200 puts. The wide gap between calls and puts reflects the strength of the market’s upward bias.A call option gives its buyer the right, without the obligation, to purchase Bitcoin at a predetermined price before or on a specified date. In this case, traders are betting that Bitcoin will rise above $70,000 or $72,000.A put option works in the opposite direction. It gives the buyer the right to sell at a predetermined price and is commonly used to hedge against losses or speculate on a price decline.<h2 class="text-left text-foreground text-3xl font-bold mb-3 mt-1">Bull call spread takes center stage</h2>The concentration at these two strikes is no coincidence. Laevitas identified a large bull call spread involving the purchase of $70,000 calls and the simultaneous sale of $72,000 calls.As its name suggests, the strategy targets a measured increase in Bitcoin’s price, with maximum gains reached if the asset climbs to $72,000. It allows traders to reduce the upfront cost of the bullish position, although it also caps their potential profit.According to Laevitas, this single structure accounts for 49% of the total call open interest at $70,000 and 50% of the call open interest at $72,000. In other words, roughly half of the enormous positioning at both strikes comes from one strategy.Calendar spreads were also among the notable trades. These strategies seek to profit from differences in volatility and pricing between options with different expiration dates.In another major transaction, a trader or group of traders purchased a large number of $70,000 calls to gain direct exposure to an upward Bitcoin move. The position cost approximately $3.4 million in premiums.Jimmy Yang, co-founder of institutional digital asset liquidity provider Orbit Markets, also highlighted similar trading activity. According to Yang, optimism over the possible passage of the CLARITY Act helped drive the positioning.Earlier this month, Orbit Markets saw strong demand for $70,000 and $72,000 calls expiring on July 31. Yang said much of that demand came from expectations that Congress could pass the CLARITY Act before the end of the month.That optimism has weakened over the past 24 hours. Yang noted that traders have started scaling back their expectations, prompting some bullish positions to be unwound.<h2 class="text-left text-foreground text-3xl font-bold mb-3 mt-1">CLARITY Act expectations lose momentum</h2>Polymarket data reflects the shift in sentiment. The probability of the CLARITY Act becoming law this year has fallen from 51% at the beginning of the week to 38%.The reason for the decline is clear. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he did not expect the Senate to vote on the bill before lawmakers leave Washington for the August recess.The performance of the July 31 options during their final days will therefore depend heavily on further developments from Washington.

24 Jul 2026

Bitcoin May Be Facing the Toughest Test in 17-Year History

Data and analyst/writer Omkar Godbole suggests that Bitcoin is confronting a market environment unlike anything it has faced before. This time, the pressure is coming from the bond market.The yield on the U.S. Treasury’s 30-year inflation-protected security, known as TIPS, is currently close to 3%, its highest level in 17 years. As TreasuryBonds.com puts it, investors can lock in a return of roughly 3% above inflation for the next 30 years, backed by the U.S. government. <figure class="my-6"> <img src="https://minio-api-1.jrkripto.com/blog/689943f694d17ab585df5137bbf1c17c933845f0-780x412-a85e8710.webp" alt="689943f694d17ab585df5137bbf1c17c933845f0-780x412.avif" width="auto" height="auto" class="w-full rounded-lg border" /> </figure> <h2 class="text-left text-foreground text-3xl font-bold mb-3 mt-1">What does the yield pressure mean for Bitcoin?</h2>Bonds have traditionally been viewed as safe-haven assets. When a relatively secure investment offers a return three percentage points above inflation, the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets such as gold or Bitcoin increases. At least, that is how the argument works on paper.The crypto community sees the issue differently. Bitcoin’s decentralized and censorship-resistant structure, supporters argue, makes it a stronger store of value. That argument is not entirely unfounded. When housing prices are measured in <a href="https://jrkripto.com/tr/coin/btc" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="text-primary underline">Bitcoin </a>rather than U.S. dollars, the resulting picture appears to support this view.It remains unclear whether high TIPS yields will place lasting pressure on Bitcoin or whether the market will largely ignore them. For now, the second scenario appears more likely.Spot Bitcoin ETFs have attracted approximately $1 billion over the past seven trading days, suggesting that institutional capital is returning. However, if rising bond yields trigger a broader sell-off in technology stocks, it would hardly be surprising to see that pressure spread to the crypto market.<h2 class="text-left text-foreground text-3xl font-bold mb-3 mt-1">The historical context behind TIPS yields</h2>The yield on 30-year TIPS remained low for years following the 2008 global financial crisis. At times, real yields even fell below zero as central banks pursued expansive monetary policies.Real yields have risen again over the past few years as central banks reduced their bond purchases and concerns grew that inflation could remain elevated for longer. The latest move toward 3% signals a reversal of that prolonged downward trend and shows that safe assets are becoming attractive again.At the same time, continued inflows into Bitcoin ETFs suggest that this theory has yet to gain much traction in the crypto market.<h2 class="text-left text-foreground text-3xl font-bold mb-3 mt-1">Other developments</h2>A series of attacks on protocols connected to Bitcoin and Ethereum resulted in combined losses of $35 million. According to blockchain data, three separate bridge protocols were targeted within a six-hour period.Oil prices also climbed following reports of attacks on tankers near Saudi Arabia and new U.S. threats against Iran. Brent crude futures rose 4.6% to $98.44 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude gained 3.8% to $90.14.In foreign exchange markets, the U.S. dollar climbed to a 40-year high against the Japanese yen. It edged slightly lower against the euro ahead of the European Central Bank’s meeting on Thursday.

23 Jul 2026

BlackRock, Coinbase and Seven Industry Giants Build a $15 Million Shield Around Bitcoin

Some of the biggest names in Bitcoin have joined forces. The Bitcoin Security Consortium has launched with a combined pledge of $15 million over the next three years. Its founding members include Anchorage Digital, ARK Invest, BlackRock, Block, Blockstream, <a href="https://jrkripto.com/tr/exchanges/coinbase-exchange" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="text-primary underline">Coinbase</a>, Fidelity Digital Assets, Galaxy and Strategy.The group brings together nearly every corner of the Bitcoin ecosystem, from custodians and exchanges to payment companies and asset managers.Mike Schmidt, executive director of Brink, a nonprofit organization that supports open-source Bitcoin developers, will oversee the consortium’s day-to-day operations on a volunteer basis.<h2 class="text-left text-foreground text-3xl font-bold mb-3 mt-1">How serious is the quantum threat?</h2>The key point is simple: no quantum computer can break Bitcoin’s cryptography today, and credible estimates suggest that such technology remains years away. Still, post-quantum protection is already on the Bitcoin technical community’s agenda, and the consortium aims to fund that work.Its goal extends beyond financial support. The consortium also wants to become a reliable source of information for investors, the media and the wider public.Each member will manage its contribution independently and choose which developers or researchers to support. The consortium will not interfere with protocol development, advocate for specific changes or speak on behalf of Bitcoin or its developers.Strategy CEO Phong Le said that long-term Bitcoin holders have a direct interest in keeping the network secure. He added that funding the people working on its security and improving public understanding of the issue was a natural step for the company.Robert Mitchnick, BlackRock’s global head of digital assets, said Bitcoin Core developers perform critically important work. He noted that BlackRock and the other companies involved will now provide substantial additional funding to meet that need.<h2 class="text-left text-foreground text-3xl font-bold mb-3 mt-1">Inspired by the open-source model</h2>The structure resembles a model long used by technology companies to support the open-source software they rely on: provide funding and visibility while leaving the work itself to independent developers.Bitcoin’s development will remain in the hands of a decentralized global community of contributors.Over the coming months, the consortium plans to publish and regularly update educational material about Bitcoin security. It will also continue funding the developer community.The profiles of the founding members underline the scale of the initiative. Anchorage Digital owns Anchorage Digital Bank N.A., the first federally chartered digital asset bank in the United States.Blockstream was founded by Adam Back in 2014 and says its Liquid Network secures more than $8.5 billion in value. Galaxy Digital trades on Nasdaq under the ticker GLXY and is expanding its data center operations through the 1.6-gigawatt Helios campus in Texas.The involvement of Coinbase and Fidelity Digital Assets, which serve major institutional clients, also shows that the initiative has support from some of the industry’s largest pools of capital, rather than being limited to Bitcoin’s technical community.

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