China Flags Worldcoin’s Iris Scanning as National Security Risk—Crypto’s Privacy Trade-Off Under Fire

Beijing draws a hard line on biometric data collection—crypto’s favorite 'proof-of-personhood' tool just became geopolitical dynamite.
Worldcoin’s eyeball-scanning orbs face existential threat as China cites 'national security' concerns. No room for negotiation—this is about sovereignty, not just privacy.
Meanwhile, crypto VCs keep pouring millions into surveillance-as-a-service. Guess due diligence stops where the hype begins.