China Warns of National Security Risks Linked to Worldcoin’s Biometric Data Collection Efforts

Key Points

1. China’s Ministry of State Security has issued a warning against crypto projects that collect biometric data, emphasizing potential national security risks.

2. Worldcoin, a project that collects biometric data to differentiate humans from AI, is highlighted as a concern due to these risks.

3. Worldcoin has faced bans in several countries, including Kenya, Brazil, Spain, Portugal, and Hong Kong, due to its biometric data collection practices.

4. China’s warning urges the public to be vigilant against suspicious operations involving biometric data collection by crypto projects.