Worldcoin Debuts US Identity Platform—Visa and Tinder Onboard for Global Digital ID Push

Worldcoin just flipped the switch on its US identity verification platform, betting big on biometrics in a play that’s already drawn heavyweight partners. The Sam Altman-backed project now counts Visa and Tinder among its collaborators—because nothing says ’trust’ like linking your iris scan to credit cards and dating profiles.

The move signals a aggressive expansion of Worldcoin’s ’proof of personhood’ system, which has faced regulatory heat in Europe. By embedding with payment networks and social platforms, the crypto startup aims to make digital ID as ubiquitous as two-factor authentication—whether users want it or not.

Critics argue the initiative could create the ultimate surveillance tool under the guise of Web3 innovation. But with $250M in funding and Silicon Valley’s elite backing the play, Worldcoin’s vision of global biometric verification is charging ahead—one eyeball scan at a time.

World’s eye broader use cases with new partnerships

Alongside its US launch, World also announced multiple high-profile partnerships aimed at expanding the use of its digital identity system. The company revealed collaborations with Visa, Kalshi, Tinder (via parent company Match Group), and Morpho.

One key initiative is the upcoming World Visa Card, which was developed in partnership with Visa. The card, which is expected to launch later this year, will support payments in WLD and other digital assets.

It said the card will be available exclusively to verified users.

World is running a pilot program with Match Group to integrate World ID into dating apps like Tinder. This initiative aims to ensure that users can trust the authenticity of profiles on the platform.

Additional partnerships include agreements with Kalshi, a regulated prediction market platform, and Morpho, a decentralized lending protocol.