In a move that seemed inevitable, Ecuador’s regulatory authorities have taken action against Worldcoin, now known as World. After months of uncertainty and concern about the operations of the project co-founded by Sam Altman, security forces finally intervened. Previously, regulators had expressed difficulties in acting due to lack of resources.
Finally, the Metropolitan Control Agency (AMC), with the support of police agents, closed two data collection centers in the city of Quito. The closed establishments were in the areas of La Mariscal and San Bartolo, according to the AMC in an official statement.
According to authorities, the stores operated informally, offering between 50 and 60 tokens to people in exchange for scanning their irises and faces. These activities violate privacy protection laws in Ecuador, the agency argued.
«The inspections revealed that the establishments were operating without an operating license or permits from the Fire Department. This situation, added to the nature of their activities, represented a serious danger due to the high concentration of people in both places.
«In addition, serious safety deficiencies were identified, such as insufficient evacuation routes and inadequate ventilation, which put the safety of attendees at risk. These irregularities led to the immediate closure of the premises and the imposition of sanctions,” the AMC statement detailed.
Worldcoin activities suspended in Ecuador
The AMC’s intervention against Worldcoin reflects a growing skepticism towards the project, something that is not exclusive to Ecuador. From the perspective of World’s managers, this resistance is a typical reaction to disruptive technologies, aggravated by the authorities’ lack of regulatory knowledge.
The firm insists that it maintains an open attitude to dialogue and reiterates its commitment to compliance with local laws in each country where it operates. However, so far there does not appear to be significant direct contact between the Ecuadorian authorities and the protocol, evidencing a gap in communication.
In recent months, Worldcoin has registered notable growth in Ecuador, accumulating more than 55,000 users in the country. Despite this, the closure of scanning centers is justified mainly by the lack of licenses to operate in physical spaces.
In addition, authorities highlighted the potential risks that these activities pose to the privacy of personal data. In an official statement, the AMC warned: “The AMC alerts citizens about the possible risks of participating in these activities, which may compromise the security of their personal data.”
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