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Dec 21, 7:10 am

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Worldcoin Discontinues Orb Verification in India, Brazil, France

Worldcoin has discontinued its Orb-verification service in India, Brazil, and France, shortly after expanding to those markets. The startup had initially offered the service for a "limited time" and is now focusing on meeting regulatory requirements and ensuring a "safe, secure and transparent service" globally.

Worldcoin has discontinued its Orb-verification service in India, Brazil, and France, shortly after expanding to those markets. The startup had initially offered the service for a "limited time" and is now focusing on meeting regulatory requirements and ensuring a "safe, secure and transparent service" globally.

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