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OpenID to launch digital ID conformance tests by 2026

2025-12-30 Per Henrikson

Experts say that the EUDI Wallet may not be ready in 2026

2025-12-26 Ian Fleming

Traveling Virginians can use Mobile ID at TSA checkpoints

2025-12-26 Per Henrikson

Nexa Cards is in talks to acquire OX Agency to incorporate (AI)-powered identity verification

2025-12-26 Per Henrikson

Nexa Cards’ management expects that bringing proprietary facial recognition and AI identity technology in-house will bolster fraud prevention, enhance regulatory adherence, and decrease dependence on external vendors.

South Korea Implements Mandatory Facial Verification for Mobile Accounts

2025-12-24 Per Henrikson

Criminals have been exploiting stolen data to open phone accounts used in phishing scams, prompting South Korea to introduce biometric verification checks through the PASS digital ID system.

South Korea tightens ID checks with facial verification for phone accounts

2025-12-24 Per Henrikson

Criminals have been exploiting stolen data to open phone accounts used in phishing scams, prompting South Korea to introduce biometric verification checks through the PASS digital ID system.

The web3-based digital wallet, which allows Korea's Busan citizens to easily use civil and administrative services

2025-12-22 Ian Fleming

The web3-based digital wallet, which allows Busan citizens to easily use civil and administrative services, will debut next year in cooperation with Hashed, Naver Financial, and the Busan Digital Asse..

Colorado launches new digital ID verifier for businesses, government agencies

2025-12-19 Ian Fleming

A new tool allows businesses and government agencies to verify the authenticity of Colorado digital IDs within the myColorado app.

Smart Africa Partners Ascend Digital Solutions to Pilot Cross-Border Data Exchange Platform

2025-12-19 Ian Fleming

Smart Africa has announced a new partnership with Ascend Digital Solutions Ltd. to pilot the Smart Africa Data Exchange (SADX), a continental platform designed to enable secure and trusted cross-border data sharing and digital identity verification.

KnowBe4 Unveils New Deepfake Training to Combat AI-Powered Social Engineering

2025-12-16 Per Henrikson

KnowBe4, the world-renowned platform that comprehensively addresses human and agentic AI risk management, today announced a new custom deepfake training experience to defend against advanced cybersecurity threats from deepfakes such as fraudulent video conferences and AI-generated phishing attacks.

Signicat signs contract with The Danish Agency for Digital Government for mobile driving licence

2025-12-16 Per Henrikson

Signicat signs contract with The Danish Agency for Digital Government for mobile driving licence and adopts NFC technology for Denmark’s digital identity wallet. Signicat’s NFC passport verification to support both the trusted Kørekort-appen and upcoming Danish EUDI Wallet.

Forecast says On-chain identity frameworks will pick up in 2026

2025-12-15 Ian Fleming

On-chain identity refers to identity credentials (KYC documents, licenses, corporate filings or GST data) that are verified once and then stored securely on a blockchain or cryptographically anchored to it.