ChainCatcher news, according to iChainfo monitoring, 60 million WLD (worth 135.9 million USD) have been transferred to the Worldcoin multi-signature address, and these WLD are expected to be transferred to several market makers soon.

ChainCatcher message, according to SoSoValue data, the encrypted market sector continues to show a general upward trend, with the AI sector leading the way, achieving a 24-hour increase of 10.48%. Notable performers include Worldcoin (WLD) with an increase of 24.11% and Render (RNDR) with an increase of 22.37%;In addition, the Meme sector continues to show an upward trend, with an increase of 9.41%, and the leading project Dogecoin (DOGE) rising by 19.57%. Furthermore, the DePIN sector increased by 7.56%, the Layer 1 sector increased by 2.58%, the Layer 2 sector increased by 2.19%, and the RWA sector increased by 1.44%.

ChainCatcher message, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman posted on X: "Over the past year, World (i.e., Worldcoin) has made incredible progress, and I am immensely proud of the team, especially under the leadership of Alex Blania, which combines vision and execution. Overall, I am very optimistic about the bright future of cryptocurrency."

ChainCatcher news, according to Crypto-News-Flash, Chile's consumer protection agency SERNAC has issued a notice to World (formerly Worldcoin) and Rappi, demanding that they cease iris scanning activities in the country.It is reported that Rappi has clarified that Rappi and World signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at conducting a pilot test for on-demand human verification services, with the related iris scanning program set to be trialed in Argentina in 2024, rather than in Chile as previously speculated. However, SERNAC claims to have received multiple reports related to World’s operations in the country, including the registration of minors in the system, the operator's failure to disclose data, and the inability to delete data from the system.

ChainCatcher message, Binance announced the completion of Worldcoin (WLD) mainnet integration on October 24, 2024, at 14:00 (UTC+8). Users can now use WLD tokens for deposit and withdrawal operations. Binance stated that users can view their allocated WLD token deposit addresses on the platform.

According to ChainCatcher's message, monitored by on-chain analyst Yu Jin, in the past week, Worldcoin's multi-signature wallet (0xE79...1a3) distributed 5.3 million WLD (12 million USD) to 5 market makers.Since April 29, this multi-signature wallet of Worldcoin has been distributing WLD to market makers. So far, over the past six months, it has distributed a total of 44.9 million WLD (103.27 million USD) to 5 market makers (Wintermute/GSR/Flow Traders/AurosGlobal/Amber), and these WLD came from the Worldcoin Foundation's cold wallet.

ChainCatcher message, during the live broadcast of Worldcoin, the official announced the launch of "Verified Passport" as a new type of World ID credential. The credential allows users holding specific government-issued IDs to access the World Network and its benefits in a limited way without fully verifying human identity, including applying for Worldcoin grants.

ChainCatcher news, the digital identity project Worldcoin, backed by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, has announced its rebranding to World Network (abbreviated as World) and officially launched its Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain mainnet, World Chain.World Network stated that as the project scales and the importance of the World ID human proof protocol increases, "Worldcoin" can no longer fully encapsulate the project's mission. The new brand World encompasses three core pillars: World Chain, World ID, and the Worldcoin token, aiming to build a network composed of real, verified humans to drive advancements in artificial intelligence.World Chain is a "human-only" community built on the OP Stack, offering more practical applications, lower gas fees, and in the future, allowing users to participate in the development direction of World Chain. Well-known projects such as Optimism, Alchemy, Uniswap, Safe, Dune, and Etherscan will support the launch of this blockchain.

ChainCatcher news, Worldcoin recently shared an important project update in San Francisco. Developers stated that the project has "significantly" grown over the past five years, and the time has come to enter the next stage of development.At the upcoming "A new world" live event in San Francisco on October 17, Tools for Humanity (TFH) CEO Alex Blania and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will discuss the global initiative's "meaningful updates" alongside key members of the Worldcoin Foundation and TFH.These key updates include improved digital technologies and methods to bring more users into the Worldcoin network, aiming to expand the project from the current approximately 7 million verified users to 700 million or even "more," while also providing essential tools to help everyone share in the "benefits" of the artificial intelligence era.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, Worldcoin has partnered with Dune to enhance transparency for users ahead of the World Chain mainnet launch. Dune will enable the Worldcoin community to access on-chain data through detailed analyses or insights. This collaboration also aims to provide metrics such as the real number of chain interactions for developers and users, as well as the performance of DeFi protocols or DEXs based on World Chain.

ChainCatcher news, Worldcoin announced on X that it has launched the World ID verification service in the Dominican Republic.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, the discounted token sales from FTX's bankrupt assets continue to attract investor attention. Investors have snapped up millions of tokens from several projects, betting that these assets are undervalued and may have long-term upside potential.The largest holding of FTX's assets is 41 million locked Solana (SOL), currently valued at approximately $6 billion. The asset management team sold these tokens in batches at a discounted price ranging from $64 to $110 in April and May. The current trading price of SOL is about $142, and investors who bought in, such as Pantera Capital, Galaxy Trading, and Figure Markets, have already realized paper profits.The FTX asset management team plans to auction 22.3 million locked Worldcoin (WLD) tokens, valued at approximately $38 million. Despite concerns from investors about the length of the lock-up period, the auction remains competitive, with WLD trading at "slightly above $1." The current trading price of WLD is about $1.78.The FTX asset management team has also sold Metaplex (MPLX) tokens, which several crypto funds subsequently purchased at a discount from Wave Digital Assets.Investors indicate that they are focused on high-quality assets and projects led by visionary founders. Despite the risks, the appeal of discounted tokens and potential returns make many investors consider these investment opportunities worthwhile.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, the FTX bankruptcy management team is auctioning 22.3 million locked Worldcoin (WLD) tokens at a significant discount, currently valued at approximately $37.7 million. This auction is part of FTX's ongoing efforts to recover funds for creditors. Interested buyers must submit bids by 8 PM Eastern Time on Wednesday, with discounts potentially ranging from 40% to 75%.These WLD tokens will be unlocked daily until 2028, and the auction marks FTX's continued efforts to manage its assets following the sale of Solana and Metaplex tokens. The FTX estate currently holds approximately $594 million in assets, most of which are illiquid FTT tokens.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, the Worldcoin Foundation has announced significant improvements to its community funding program, which will simplify the application process and provide more innovative opportunities for builders in the global community.The official statement indicates that the foundation is transitioning to a dynamic, continuous application system, rather than the previous wave-based structure. This shift allows applicants to submit their proposals at any time, eliminating the need to wait for specific funding waves. The updated RFP list continues to emphasize key areas of Worldcoin development, including:World ID Applications: Creative implementations of World ID that demonstrate its potential for secure, privacy-preserving authentication across various use cases.Digital Identity Solutions: Advancing projects for decentralized identity status, exploring new methods of identity verification and user-centric personal data management and control.Growth Initiatives: Proposals aimed at expanding the Worldcoin user base, improving onboarding processes, or creating educational resources to enhance understanding and adoption of Worldcoin.Governance Innovations: Ideas that contribute to the decentralization of Worldcoin, enhance community decision-making processes, or explore new governance models utilizing World ID.Improved Developer Experience and Tools: Projects focused on creating robust SDKs, API enhancements, documentation improvements, or development frameworks that make it easier for builders to integrate and use Worldcoin technology.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoin.com, the decentralized identity project Worldcoin has announced the launch of Orb verification (i.e., iris scanning) services in Guatemala, Poland, and Malaysia, along with the introduction of the Face Auth feature.Face Auth is a new feature in its World ID suite that allows other applications to verify whether the person using the ID is the same individual who was verified at a Worldcoin center using the orb device (iris scanning device). This process only uses information from the user's mobile phone, protecting user data privacy and preventing potential fraud that could occur due to device theft.