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The branches were located in Quiito, the capital of Ecuador.
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The authorities carried out inspections and detected irregularities.
In Quito, the capital of Ecuador, two branches of Worldcoin, a project dedicated to scanning people’s eyes in exchange for cryptocurrencies, were closed by the authorities. The joint operation involved the National Police, the Control Agent Corps, the Security Secretariat and the Metropolitan Control Agency (AMC).
The closed premises were in the sectors of La Mariscal, in the north center of the city, and San Bartolo, in the south. According to a release issued by the AMC, inspections revealed that these establishments They operated without an operating license and without the necessary permits from the Fire Department.
The conditions of these premises, added to the crowding of people, represented a significant risk to the safety of attendees, says the AMC.
Furthermore, they detected deficiencies in evacuation routes and ventilation, factors that could compromise safety in the event of emergencies. These irregularities led to the immediate closure of the businesses and the imposition of sanctions that could reach up to USD 1,840 for each case.
The conditions of these premises, added to the crowding of people, represented a significant risk to the safety of attendees. Source: AMC.
Local authorities highlighted the importance of complying with safety and permit regulations, not only to guarantee the physical safety of attendees, but also to protect sensitive personal information handled in these operations.
Worldcoin, which has operated in Ecuador for several months, saw a considerable increase in activity. According to recent estimates, more than 55,000 people in the country have agreed to scan their irises with the promise of receiving cryptocurrencies in exchange.
However, the company has been mired in controversies. In several Latin American countries, including Argentina, Mexico, Chile and Peru, as well as other parts of the world, Worldcoin has been subject of criticism and warnings by data protection authorities and organizations, due to concerns about privacy and the handling of biometric informationas has been reported in CriptoNoticias.
The closure of these stores in Ecuador highlights a growing global concern about Worldcoin’s practices and the balance between innovation technology and the protection of citizens’ privacy.
This article was created using artificial intelligence and edited by a human Editor.
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