Discover the ambitious goals of Worldcoin, a global venture led by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. With over $240 million in funding, Worldcoin are looking to create a global ID, currency, and payment app with the help of revolutionary iris scan technology. Blockchain Capital took the major step of leading a $115 million Series C funding of Worldcoin.
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Airbase is the leading fintech payments provider. Founded in 2016, the company provides secure and fast payments to customers through innovative payment rails, while offering unique data insights with an intuitive dashboard. Thejo Kote, Airbase CEO with a decade of experience in the industry, is committed to revolutionizing payments by keeping up with the latest trends, such as the Federal Reserve's FedNow Service and decentralized finance payment rails.
Explore the evolution of tech policy from Obama's optimism to Harris's vision at the Democratic National Convention. What's next for Democrats in tech?