China Mobile, the country’s state-owned telecommunications company, has proposed a “Digital Identity System” for the so-called ‘metaverse’ in negotiations with the United Nations’ International Telecommunications […]

The University of Kentucky is rolling out a mobile student ID for the coming school year. Students will be able to use the WildCard Mobile ID to […]

Kenya has entered into a partnership with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) to advance its digital identity initiative. Immigration and Citizen Services Principal Secretary […]

Singaporeans are set to have the option to use their mobile ID app, Singpass, as proof of identity when casting their votes in the upcoming […]

Guyana Prime Minister Mark Phillips has presented a bill to the National Assembly setting the stage for an advanced biometric national ID system in the […]

Worldcoin, the web3 startup co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, plans to open up access to its digital identity platform to third-party companies as part […]

SITA, a prominent player in the aviation industry, has partnered with Indicio, a Seattle-based startup specializing in decentralized identity technology. The collaboration aims to accelerate […]

Australia’s new digital ID system could materialize as early as next summer, suggest comments from the country’s Finance Minister, Katy Gallagher. Speaking at the Australian […]

Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has implemented new rules regarding the use of financial technology in Non-Banking Financial Services and Activities (NBFSA), with a particular […]

Tanzania is preparing to launch a new digital identity system called the ‘Unique Number ID’ as part of its transition toward a digital economy. This […]

The National Bank of Ethiopia has unveiled two ambitious initiatives in collaboration with the country’s flagship digital ID project, “Fayda”. In the upcoming fiscal year, […]

Notwithstanding major holidays in North America, the past week has seen some notable new developments in the world of digital and mobile identity — including […]