Ian Fleming

UK Lenders Launch Open Standard Digital ID Framework to Eliminate KYC Document Friction

2026-06-26 Ian Fleming

Six of the UK’s largest financial institutions have formed a coalition to launch an open-standard, reusable digital verification tool for mobile applications.

Study finds 85% of under-16s still on social media despite ban

2026-06-26 Ian Fleming

A University of Newcastle-led study, published in the British Medical Journal, tracked 408 adolescents before and after Australia’s under-16 social media ban began in December 2025. It found 85% of under-16s still used platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat three months later, mostly through their own accounts.

Jumio claims to be the First Identity Intelligence Provider to Offer Global Digital ID Acceptance at Scale

2026-06-25 Ian Fleming

Jumio announced that it has significantly expanded support for digital IDs across the globe, allowing Jumio customers to accept digital IDs in more than 60 countries and territories when onboarding new users, helping customers drive conversions and meet compliance mandates.

Proof Launches x401, the Open Protocol for Verifying the Authority Behind AI Agents

2026-06-25 Ian Fleming

Developed by Proof with contributors across payments, identity and AI, x401 lets any online service request proof of who authorized an agent’s actions. Live demos and a CLI are available today.

FCC plans ID mandate that could block anonymous use of prepaid burner phones

2026-06-24 Ian Fleming

The plan is ostensibly designed to thwart robocallers but could make it difficult for individuals to use prepaid phones that can protect their privacy, devices that are often referred to as burner phones.

'Deepfake as a service' sees 39% spike in dark web conversations

2026-06-24 Ian Fleming

The interest in deepfakes-as-a-service (DFaaS) among criminals is growing, and the cybersecurity community is worried it might fuel the next wave of “fake boss” scams.

Moldova and Mastercard launch five-year Digital Country Partnership

2026-06-24 Ian Fleming

Moldova and Mastercard have launched a five-year Digital Country Partnership covering digital payments, SME digitalisation, and public service modernisation.

ID.me, Servos, and ServiceNow Partner to Modernize State Benefits Administration

2026-06-24 Ian Fleming

By integrating ID.me's digital identity wallet within the ServiceNow AI Platform—including ServiceNow CRM—and Servos' implementation expertise, agencies will have a single solution for streamlining administrative processes, reducing fraud, and improving delivery.

Regula Helps Uber Build a Nationwide Driver Verification

2026-06-24 Ian Fleming

By expanding the use of Regula’s document authentication solutions nationwide, Uber is strengthening fraud prevention and adding an extra layer of high-assurance identity checks that goes beyond standard industry practices.

Bitdefender Launches RealCheck: A Powerful Deepfake Detection Solution

2026-06-24 Ian Fleming

New Standalone Solution Assesses Both Video Content Manipulation Likelihood and Malicious Intent, Delivering an Unprecedented Layer of Protection Against AI-generated Scams.

Regula expands ID verification capabilities for Uber in Poland

2026-06-23 Ian Fleming

Both Regula 7029 document verification workstations and Regula 7320 mobile document readers are powered by Regula Document Reader SDK.

Google Tests Hand Gesture Verification For reCAPTCHA

2026-06-22 Ian Fleming

With AI-powered bots growing more sophisticated, reCAPTCHA has moved far beyond basic image challenges like identifying traffic lights. Google is now testing a new way to confirm users are human, asking them to make hand gestures in front of their camera.

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UK Lenders Launch Open Standard Digital ID Framework to Eliminate KYC Document Friction

Study finds 85% of under-16s still on social media despite ban

Jumio claims to be the First Identity Intelligence Provider to Offer Global Digital ID Acceptance at Scale

Proof Launches x401, the Open Protocol for Verifying the Authority Behind AI Agents

FCC plans ID mandate that could block anonymous use of prepaid burner phones

'Deepfake as a service' sees 39% spike in dark web conversations

Moldova and Mastercard launch five-year Digital Country Partnership

ID.me, Servos, and ServiceNow Partner to Modernize State Benefits Administration

Regula Helps Uber Build a Nationwide Driver Verification

Bitdefender Launches RealCheck: A Powerful Deepfake Detection Solution

Regula expands ID verification capabilities for Uber in Poland

Google Tests Hand Gesture Verification For reCAPTCHA

German identity service provider Verimi ceases business operations

Fourthline & Veridas merge in identity verification push

Xcelerate Solutions and Socure to Support Login.gov's Next Generation of Remote Unsupervised Identity Proofing Solutions

Philippines, Malaysia build cross-border digital ID link

AI fraud fuels debate over continuous identity verification