World App has begun piloting virtual bank accounts in the United States that let users connect everyday finances to the World blockchain and use USDC for payroll-style accounts.
Bitcoin slid on growing investor anxiety that an enormous surge of capital into AI — highlighted by Sam Altman's $1.4 trillion over eight years figure — could spark a speculative bubble and drain risk appetite from crypto markets.

Eightco Holdings announces plans to acquire Worldcoin, co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, backed by a $270 million private placement. The company aims to use Worldcoin as its main treasury asset, signaling a significant shift in its crypto strategy. The stock ticker is set to change to ORBS post-deal closure.