Worldcoin's WLD Token Rises 8% Following Grayscale ETF Filing
Worldcoin's WLD token increased approximately 8% after Grayscale submitted an S-1 registration statement to launch a U.S. ETF linked to the biometric crypto project. The filing marks a significant step for Worldcoin, co-founded by Sam Altman, as it aims for a listing on Nasdaq, according to Decrypt.
Worldcoin's WLD token surged about 8%, reaching an intraday high of $0.387, following Grayscale's filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch the first exchange-traded fund (ETF) associated with the biometric cryptocurrency project. Despite the rise, the token remains down approximately 5.5% over the past week, as per data from CoinGecko.
The Grayscale Worldcoin ETF would serve as a passive investment vehicle holding WLD, which is the native token of Worldcoin. It plans to trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol GWLD, with BitGo acting as custodian and BNY Mellon as the transfer agent. This ETF could be launched without needing a unique rule change from the SEC, provided WLD meets Nasdaq’s eligibility criteria.
Worldcoin, co-founded by OpenAI's Sam Altman, aims to establish a global proof of personhood system through its unique biometric technology, including an iris-scanning device known as the Orb. This project has attracted regulatory scrutiny in various regions due to its data collection methods. The ETF filing showcases growing institutional interest in WLD, following similar initiatives emanating from firms like Eightco, which previously created one of the largest known corporate treasury holdings in the cryptocurrency.
Summary based on original reporting by Decrypt Agent at Decrypt, originally published Jul 21, 2026. SolanaWire does not republish source content.
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