Ian Fleming

US Senators reintroduce the Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe Act (NO FAKES Act)

2025-05-14 Ian Fleming

Newly enacted law makes Montana the 25th state to enact AI deepfake election protections.

Laos to Launch Digital ID Cards Nationwide

2025-05-14 Ian Fleming

In a major step toward digital transformation, the Laos is preparing to roll out modern digital identity cards for citizens across the country.

Plaid Updates Identity Verification to Combat GenAI Fraud

2025-05-13 Ian Fleming

Plaid has updated its identity verification product to counter the threat posed by fraudsters who use generative artificial intelligence.

eToro integrates UAE PASS to streamline user onboarding in the UAE

2025-05-13 Ian Fleming

eToro has announced the integration of UAE PASS, in order to streamline user onboarding in the UAE.

1.4 million naturalised South Africa citizens and permanent residents now able to obtain Smart IDs and use eHome Affairs.

2025-05-12 Ian Fleming

The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, can today announce that — for the first time in South African history — naturalised citizens and lawful permanent residents will, when Home Affairs offices open on Monday, 12 May 2025, be able to apply for Smart Card IDs, including through the eHomeAffairs platform.

The global biometrics market projected to grow at a CAGR of 14.7% to reach US$100 billion by 2030

2025-05-11 Ian Fleming

Biometric-as-a-Service (BaaS) is gaining popularity, especially among SMEs, due to its flexibility and cost-efficiency.

Laos launches digital ID cards for all its citizens

2025-05-10 Ian Fleming

In a major step toward digital transformation, Laos is preparing to launch modern digital identity cards for citizens across the country.

Australian universities are leading the charge on blockchain-certified degrees

2025-05-09 Ian Fleming

Universities across the country are embracing blockchain to issue tamper-proof, easily verifiable academic credentials. What began as a tech experiment has quickly become a serious upgrade to outdated certification systems.

Kenya orders Worldcoin to delete biometric data in landmark privacy ruling

2025-05-07 Ian Fleming

Kenya orders Worldcoin to delete citizens' biometric data, setting a bold precedent for digital privacy and data sovereignty in Africa.

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has integrated ID.me as a digital identity verification

2025-05-06 Ian Fleming

he move aligns USPTO with a growing number of federal entities that have adopted commercial identity verification technologies in lieu of maintaining internal authentication mechanisms, citing cost-efficiency, fraud prevention, and modernization goals.

Worldcoin halts ID verification amid regulatory concerns in Indonesia, pledges cooperation

2025-05-06 Ian Fleming

Tools for Humanity (TFH), the developer behind Worldcoin, has voluntarily paused its identity verification services in Indonesia following a regulatory freeze by the Ministry of Communication and Digital Application, which has affected both Worldcoin and its World ID product.

Google Announces Android Digital Credentials Support

2025-05-06 Ian Fleming

KeywordsGoogle is giving Android a major new feature, adding support for managing digital credentials, such as driver’s licenses and passports.

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US Senators reintroduce the Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe Act (NO FAKES Act)

Laos to Launch Digital ID Cards Nationwide

Plaid Updates Identity Verification to Combat GenAI Fraud

eToro integrates UAE PASS to streamline user onboarding in the UAE

1.4 million naturalised South Africa citizens and permanent residents now able to obtain Smart IDs and use eHome Affairs.

The global biometrics market projected to grow at a CAGR of 14.7% to reach US$100 billion by 2030

Laos launches digital ID cards for all its citizens

Australian universities are leading the charge on blockchain-certified degrees

Kenya orders Worldcoin to delete biometric data in landmark privacy ruling

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has integrated ID.me as a digital identity verification

Worldcoin halts ID verification amid regulatory concerns in Indonesia, pledges cooperation

Google Announces Android Digital Credentials Support

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UK Government drops plans for mandatory digital ID to work in UK

Okta begins beta test of digital identity verification for US mDLs

Moca Network Launches MocaProof Beta, the Digital Identity Verification and Reward Platform