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TOEFL to offer AI-based ID checks, adaptive testing from 2025

2025-05-30 Per Henrikson

Thailand is transforming its digital identity landscape

2025-05-29 Ian Fleming

American Airlines Launches First Touchless ID Lanes

2025-05-29 Per Henrikson

Greece launches Personal Citizen Number for unified digital ID system

2025-05-28 Ian Fleming

The PCN is unique and will not change throughout a citizen’s life. It consists of 12 characters: three alphanumeric elements, two of which can be selected.

Ethiopia Launches Fayda Wallet to Boost Digital ID and Financial Inclusion - Techish Kenya

2025-05-26 Per Henrikson

Ethiopia launches Fayda Wallet to advance digital ID, enable eKYC, and boost financial inclusion with Visa, TECH5, and Coopbank.

Millions of Chinese use cyberspace IDs to protect online privacy

2025-05-25 Ian Fleming

The number of Chinese citizens who have applied for and activated cyberspace IDs has reached 6 million, the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) announced on Friday. Cyberspace IDs take two forms: one is a series of letters and numbers, and the other is an online credential. Both correspond to an individual's real-life identity but exclude any plaintext information.

China’s blockchain identity system, RealDID, is now being extended to Hong Kong

2025-05-24 Per Henrikson

China’s blockchain-powered identity solution, RealDID, is now being extended to Hong Kong, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of cross-border digital identity.

EU launches shared biometric matching service to boost security and migration management

2025-05-23 Per Henrikson

Greatly improving the management of verifying individuals at the EU’s borders, the European Commission has officially launched the Shared Biometric Matching Service.

Somaila, Mauritania, Tanzania, Benin, Malawi making digital ID gains in the face of common challenges

2025-05-20 Ian Fleming

Several countries in Africa are on the right track with their national digital ID projects, but this is not coming on a platter of gold.

Germany rolls out biometric kiosks to streamline digital ID issuance

2025-05-20 Ian Fleming

As of May 1st, all German government and immigration offices are required to accept digital biometric photos for ID cards, passports and residence permits, which are submitted through photo kiosks called PointID terminals.

Government starts private sector engagement on digital ID and Gov.uk Wallet

2025-05-18 Per Henrikson

The government has met with industry representatives to discuss the future of the digital identity market, following backlash from the sector after concerns that the wallet would push private digital ID companies out.

Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration integrates Mobile ID technology with the self check-in kiosks at all branches

2025-05-17 Ian Fleming

The MVA is now integrating Mobile ID technology with the self check-in kiosks located at all MVA branch offices, allowing customers to use their smartphones to verify identity and manage appointments.