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Laos launches digital ID cards for all its citizens

2025-05-10 Ian Fleming

Australian universities are leading the charge on blockchain-certified degrees

2025-05-09 Ian Fleming

Stripe alumni raise €10.7 million for business identity startup

2025-05-06 Per Henrikson

AI agents are a digital identity headache despite explosive growth

2025-05-05 Per Henrikson

MarketsandMarkets forecasts the global market for AI agents will grow from $5.25 billion in 2024 to $52.62 billion by 2030, a CAGR of 46.3 percent.

UIDAI successfully conducts Face Authentication pilot for NEET Exam

2025-05-05 Ian Fleming

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) successfully conducted a Proof of Concept (PoC) on the use of face authentication during the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) 2025 in New Delhi.

Papua New Guinea launches integration exercise for national digital identity

2025-05-01 Ian Fleming

During the digital ID rollout, national workshops and information sessions will be held to help all data holders and stakeholders understand the system.

Sri Lanka conducting user and security testing for biometric identity card project

2025-05-01 Ian Fleming

Electronic National Identity Card user and security testing is now ongoing, the DG of the Department of Registration of Persons told Biometric Update.

Zambia adopts Ethiopia model in digital ID rollout

2025-04-30 Ian Fleming

The Ethiopia Digital ID for Inclusion and Services Project established the system, with the goal of registering 90 million Ethiopians, including refugees, for digital IDs by 2030.

Malaysia's operationalisation of Blockchain Infrastructure for digital services and innovation across various sectors announced

2025-04-30 Ian Fleming

MIMOS Berhad and MY E.G. Services Berhad have announced the operationalisation of Malaysia Blockchain Infrastructure, a neutral and trusted platform, designed to foster digital services and innovation across various sectors.

Namibian govt aims for strong public awareness on digital ID as rollout nears

2025-04-29 Ian Fleming

The Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has called for a clear timeline for the imminent rollout of the country’s national digital ID.

IDEMIA and Saudi Arabia sign MoU to drive innovation to digital identity, biometrics, and smart cities

2025-04-29 Per Henrikson

IDEMIA, the leading provider of secure and trusted biometric-based solutions, and the Technology Control Company have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand their strategic partnership to drive innovation in the travel and transport industry, digital identity, biometrics, and smart city solutions in Saudi Arabia.

Vietnam’s major telcos join GSMA ID verification, fraud prevention initiative

2025-04-28 Per Henrikson

The operators plan to collaborate on developing and implementing APIs for authentication, fraud prevention, location services, device verification and payments.