The Thai government has ordered Worldcoin to delete over a million iris scan records, halting operations in the country and raising concerns about data privacy. The Thailand Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) cited violations of local laws and the project’s biometric verification method for the decision. This action is unprecedented in Asia and signals growing scrutiny of biometrics in crypto markets. 1.2 million iris scan records will be deleted, impacting Worldcoin and its partner M Vision Plc, who now face a potential $31 million loss. The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society has suspended Worldcoin’s operations until compliance is achieved, highlighting the importance of secure data handling within the country.