The announcement follows Blue Gold's recent disclosure that it has secured access to up to one million ounces of physical gold through a long-term supply arrangement, providing the capacity to support the initial issuance and circulation of SGCs at scale.
XORKETS FX--an international trading platform built around transparency, compliance, and technological innovation--entered into a deep strategic partnership with Sumsub, the global leader in digital identity verification and anti-fraud, as early as 2020.
2026-01-06
Ian Fleming
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is now offering Kentucky Mobile ID, the state’s official app that stores standard or Real ID driver’s licenses and identification cards.
Users can now activate their digital ID directly within the app without visiting physical service centres. The update also enables end-to-end completion of government services, including applications and payments, within a single interface.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is pleased to announce the successful rollout of the upgraded version of its flagship Passport Seva Programme(PSP). The rollout includes the Passport Seva Programme(PSP V2.0), the Global Passport Seva Programme (GPSP V2.0), and the e-Passport, for citizens in India and those who are residing abroad.
2026-01-04
Per Henrikson
Discover how Akamai and Visa are collaborating to enhance security for AI agents in digital commerce, ensuring safer transactions and protecting consumer data in the evolving online marketplace.
The call is the first step toward updating Kantara’s Identity Assurance Process, to align it with version 4 of NIST SP 800-63, published in July 2025. The update covers Volume 63A – Identity Proofing and Enrollment. Drafts covering Drafts 63B and 63C will follow.
In select U.S. states, residents can add their driver's license or state ID to the Apple Wallet app on the iPhone and Apple Watch, and then use it to display proof of identity or age at select airports and businesses, and in select apps.
2026-01-04
Ian Fleming
The UK Labour government is considering assigning digital identities to newborn babies as part of its broader digital ID programme, according to reports of private ministerial discussions. The idea, described by critics as a “cradle-to-grave” surveillance system, has led to a fierce backlash, with opponents accusing ministers of overreach and lacking public mandate.
To streamline the process of data deletion, the California government has introduced a new platform called the Delete Request and Opt-Out Platform (DROP). This platform was developed by the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) and officially launched at the end of 2025, with full functionality starting on January 1st, 2026.
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced Wednesday that the state has joined a 29-state brief defending Virginia's social media age verification law, arguing that the first amendment does not shield companies like Meta from accountability.
