World Rolls Out World Money to 150+ Countries
The self-custodial wallet links biometric World ID to U.S. fiat on‑ramps via Stripe with Apple Pay, signaling a bridge between stablecoins and mainstream payments.
Overview
- World began rolling out World Money on Thursday, making a self‑custody wallet available in more than 150 countries with feature sets that vary by jurisdiction.
- The app lets users hold balances in eight currencies, make stablecoin payments, trade digital and real‑world assets, and track portfolios and transaction history.
- U.S. users can fund accounts and buy stablecoins through a Stripe on‑ramp using Apple Pay, with World saying conversions typically appear in minutes.
- World ID biometric verification is built into the product so verified users can unlock boosted rewards on eligible Earn programs and use a verified username to send assets to others.
- World Money plugs into third‑party Mini Apps such as Kalshi and Morpho and builds on prior steps like native USDC, Vaults and virtual bank pilots, a move that could widen crypto payments but will face differing local rules and availability.