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Best AI Twin Generator in 2026

Best AI Twin Generator in 2026

2026-04-08 Per Henrikson
Discover the best AI twin generators in 2026 to create realistic digital avatars...
New deepfake tool shows why face alone is no longer proof of identity

New deepfake tool shows why face alone is no longer proof of identity

2026-04-08 Per Henrikson
JINKUSU CAM is a live deepfake tool that is designed to defeat remote identity v...
Greece Prepares Draft Law to Protect Children Online, Enforces Social Media Ban from 2027

Greece Prepares Draft Law to Protect Children Online, Enforces Social Media Ban from 2027

2026-04-08 Ian Fleming
Greece will ban access to Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram for children under 15,...
US based iDenfy adds electronic banking identity systems identity verification

US based iDenfy adds electronic banking identity systems identity verification

2026-04-08 Per Henrikson
iDenfy has introduced eIDV support via BankID, OneID, and Smart-ID, enabling use...
Linx Security Raises $50M Series B to Fight Identity Risk

Linx Security Raises $50M Series B to Fight Identity Risk

2026-04-07 Ian Fleming
Linx Security raises $50M in funding to combat rising identity risks, enhancing...
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US based iDenfy adds electronic banking identity systems identity verification

US based iDenfy adds electronic banking identity systems identity verification

2026-04-08 Per Henrikson
iDenfy has introduced eIDV support via BankID, OneID, and Smart-ID, enabling users to complete KYC onboarding without physical documents and reducing drop-offs by 23%.
Prove expands Ireland footprint with $5M investment in phone number-based IDV

Prove expands Ireland footprint with $5M investment in phone number-based IDV

Prove is investing to expand its Ireland operations, adding 50 roles to scale its phone-number-based identity verification platform and global product development efforts.
IDnow partners for continuous risk intelligence, joins French EUDI Wallet team

IDnow partners for continuous risk intelligence, joins French EUDI Wallet team

IDnow and Trustfull have formed a strategic partnership to offer combine identity verification with real‑time digital and behavioral intelligence.

Fujifilm Business Innovation New Zealand (FBNZ) partners with DoxAI for fraud detection

Bybit EU deepens identity checks with Fourthline partnership

Unico expands global digital identity footprint with new Silicon Valley HQ

Market
Healthcare digitization push in Germany looks to digital ID via EUDI Wallet

Healthcare digitization push in Germany looks to digital ID via EUDI Wallet

2026-04-07 Per Henrikson
Germany’s digital transformation efforts are prioritizing enhancements to the electronic patient record (ePA), requiring strong digital identity verification.
Fayda Digital ID Enrollment Tops 40.3 Million as Ethiopia Accelerates Digital Transformation

Fayda Digital ID Enrollment Tops 40.3 Million as Ethiopia Accelerates Digital Transformation

Enrollment in Ethiopia’s National Digital ID system, Fayda, has exceeded 40.37 million, marking a significant milestone in the country’s drive toward a fully integrated digital ecosystem, according to the program’s Public Relations Directorate.
Romania eyes Moldova's digital ID wallet as EU accession nears

Romania eyes Moldova's digital ID wallet as EU accession nears

Romania has expressed interest in adopting Moldova's EVO digital identity wallet as a model for its own digital transformation, according to Moldova's E-Governance Agency (AGE).

UK's Rosemount Financial Solutions (IFA) launches KYC tool

App stores to screen for Singapore users under 18 via Singpass, facial scan, credit card

Ep. 39: Wizz joins the Tech Coalition as online safety regs escalate

Technology
Best AI Twin Generator in 2026

Best AI Twin Generator in 2026

2026-04-08 Per Henrikson
Discover the best AI twin generators in 2026 to create realistic digital avatars and virtual clones. Explore top tools, features, and use cases for personal and business needs.
New deepfake tool shows why face alone is no longer proof of identity

New deepfake tool shows why face alone is no longer proof of identity

JINKUSU CAM is a live deepfake tool that is designed to defeat remote identity verification that is targeting financial institutions and crypto platforms that rely on facial recognition and liveness checks during the Know Your Customer (KYC) onboarding process.
Linx Security Raises $50M Series B to Fight Identity Risk

Linx Security Raises $50M Series B to Fight Identity Risk

Linx Security raises $50M in funding to combat rising identity risks, enhancing its platform to secure digital identities across enterprises.

Reality Defender strikes deal to provide deepfake detection to French Orange

ZeroBiometrics Launches ZeroSentinel to Bring Human Accountability to Agentic AI Systems

Rapid7 Acquires Kenzo Security to Accelerate Preemptive, AI-Powered Security Operations

Legal
Greece Prepares Draft Law to Protect Children Online, Enforces Social Media Ban from 2027

Greece Prepares Draft Law to Protect Children Online, Enforces Social Media Ban from 2027

2026-04-08 Ian Fleming
Greece will ban access to Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram for children under 15, enforcing fines and age verification starting next year.
ENISA advances the certification of EU Digital Wallets

ENISA advances the certification of EU Digital Wallets

ENISA launches a public consultation on the draft candidate EU Digital Wallet certification scheme, subsequent to the scheme’s development with the dedicated Ad Hoc Working Group.
India: Aadhaar Authentication Now Required for PM E-DRIVE Electric Vehicle Incentives

India: Aadhaar Authentication Now Required for PM E-DRIVE Electric Vehicle Incentives

The Ministry of Heavy Industries mandates Aadhaar authentication for beneficiaries seeking incentives under the PM E-DRIVE scheme for electric vehicles. This ensures identity verification and enhances access to subsidies.

Australia has expanded its age assurance framework March 2026, to R-rated games, websites, and AI chatbots

Age assurance a baseline requirement for AI in new White House framework

Kenyan high court ruling recognizes phone numbers as digital ID