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 <p class="is-style-lead">Sam Altman, Worldcoin founder and OpenAI CEO, discusses the potential and challenges of <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="crypto" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/crypto.html">crypto</a>currencies, emphasizing the need for a global currency while addressing concerns about <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="regulation" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/regulation.html">regulation</a> and privacy.</p>
 <p>The rapid rise of <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="crypto" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/crypto.html">crypto</a>currencies has elicited varied responses globally, with governments grappling to understand and regulate this burgeoning market. Sam Altman, Worldcoin founder and OpenAI CEO, recently addressed the U.S. government’s perceived aggressive stance on the <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="crypto" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/crypto.html">crypto</a> sector during Joe Rogan’s podcast. Labeling it a “war on <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="crypto" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/crypto.html">crypto</a>,” Altman expressed his disappointment in the government’s attempts to heavily regulate the industry.</p>
 <p>Joe Rogan echoed the fascination many hold for Bitcoin (BTC), admiring its potential as a universal currency that operates beyond governmental boundaries. Altman too believes in the importance of a global currency beyond any singular governmental influence, describing it as a “super logical and important step on the tech tree.”</p>
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    <p lang="en" dir="ltr">„I‘m excited about #bitcoin too!“<br><br>says Sam Altman to Joe Rogan<br><br>more &amp; more influential people are getting it! pic.twitter.com/MTecigWDVb</p>— Julian Liniger (@julian_liniger) October 7, 2023
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 <p><strong>Global currency and the role of tech</strong><br>Altman underlines the necessity for a currency that’s detached from governmental control, emphasizing its significance in the technological hierarchy. This, however, does not dismiss the need for proper oversight. Reflecting on recent collapses of prominent <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="crypto" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/crypto.html">crypto</a> firms, the OpenAI chief executive clarified that while he isn’t against <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="regulation" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/regulation.html">regulation</a>, existing measures evidently failed in ensuring safety.</p>
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 <p><strong>Threat of surveillance and regulatory implications</strong><br>Altman expressed fears over an increasing surveillance state, especially with transactions becoming digital. Rogan’s apprehensions about central bank digital currencies potentially being linked to social credit scores resonated with Altman’s worries.</p>
 <p>Furthermore, the crypto realm has seen intensified scrutiny, evidenced by the SEC’s legal actions against prominent exchanges, signaling a possible clampdown on the sector. Notably, this “assault” perception isn’t isolated, with figures like Galaxy Digital CEO Michael Novogratz vocalizing similar concerns.</p>
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 <p><strong>Worldcoin innovations and controversies</strong><br>While Worldcoin strives for global <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="crypto" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/crypto.html">crypto</a> adoption, it hasn’t been exempt from controversy. Its unique iris-scanning verification process has stirred privacy debates. Despite Worldcoin’s assurances about non-storage of data post-scan, concerns persisted, leading to suspension and investigation in countries like Kenya and Argentina.</p>
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