Worldcoin Lays Off Staff as OpenAI Moves Toward IPO, Report Says

OpenAI has filed for an initial public offering. The filing signals the company's move toward public markets. At the same time, Worldcoin, the eye‑scanning cryptocurrency project founded by Sam Altman, is cutting staff. The layoffs were reported by sources. Worldcoin co‑founder Alex Blania was pictured with Altman. The timing raises questions about resource allocation. Analysts note the contrast between OpenAI's growth and Worldcoin's downsizing. Observers will watch how the two ventures evolve.