Passkeys Come to Payments via New Visa Service
Visa has brought passkeys to payments, announcing that customers can now authorize payments through a biometric scan on their smartphone or computer when making a […]
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EU Digital Identity Regulation Comes Into Force
The European Union’s Digital Identity Regulation has now officially come into force, setting the stage for the EU Digital Identity Wallet, expected to be available […]
Google Is Letting Users Control Apps with Their Facial Expressions
Google’s Project Gameface, presented at this week’s Google I/O event, represents a notable advancement in accessibility technology through the integration of biometric and facial recognition […]
Digital ID Challenger Humanity Protocol Reaches $1B Valuation
Humanity Protocol has announced a $30 million seed round, spearheaded by Kingsway Capital, with significant investments from Animoca Brands, Blockchain.com, Hashed, Shima Capital, and other […]
Australian Gov’t Allocates AUD $288M to Digital ID Project
The Australian federal government has announced a substantial AUD $288 million investment in establishing the country’s planned national digital ID system. The initiative is designed […]
UK Regulator Focuses on Age Verification in Children’s Safety Codes
Ofcom, the UK communications regulator, has announced a comprehensive set of proposed measures aimed at enhancing online safety for children, as outlined in their draft […]
Bitcoin ‘Maximalist’ Launches Worldcoin Rival
MicroStrategy, led by Michael Saylor, is delving into the realm of digital ID through the launch of a new system anchored on the Bitcoin blockchain, […]
EUDI Wallet Could Set Template for Japan’s Digital ID
The EU and Japan have convened for their second Digital Partnership Council in Brussels, with a key aspect of their discussions being digital identity—as indicated […]
Finnish Finance Ministry Launches EUDI Project
Finland’s Ministry of Finance has established a project framework for the country’s digital identity wallet. And it is already underway, with the timeline set for […]
NIST Offers Passkey Guidance in Digital Identity Guidelines Supplement
The National Institute of Standards and Technology has announced a new supplement to the NIST SP 800-63B Digital Identity Guidelines, which provides interim guidance for […]
Worldcoin Unveils Layer 2 Plan for Digital Identity Platform
Worldcoin has unveiled World Chain, a blockchain platform that will be closely linked to its digital ID platform. The startup, co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam […]
Australian State Pioneers Digital Birth Certificates
New South Wales (NSW) has launched an Australia-first trial offering digital birth certificates as part of its efforts to enhance digital identity systems. The trial, […]
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