Worldcoin expands its presence in the U.S. with new headquarters and faces regulatory challenges
On May 21, 2025, Worldcoin, now simply known as "World," inaugurated its main headquarters in Austin, Texas, as part of its expansion in the United States. The company also launched a new location in Atlanta, adding to previous openings in cities such as San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Miami. These headquarters allow users to obtain a World ID by scanning their iris with the Orb device, receiving 150 WLD tokens as an incentive.
In addition, World has established strategic partnerships with companies such as Visa, Stripe, and Match Group (owner of Tinder) to integrate the World ID into payment platforms and identity verification in social applications.
However, Worldcoin's global expansion faces regulatory hurdles. In countries like Indonesia, authorities have temporarily suspended the project's operations due to concerns over the collection of biometric data and possible violations of electronic regulations.
Despite these challenges, Worldcoin continues to advance its goal of providing a secure and universal digital identity in the age of artificial intelligence.
