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

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

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CoindeskEN
Published:
2025-08-06 04:01:09
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China Warns Worldcoin-Style Iris Scanning a National Security Threat

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.

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