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Maldives to launch smart ID cards, pillar of digital economy in 2026

2026-01-02 Ian Fleming

Nadra introduces facial recognition for biometric verification

2025-12-31 Per Henrikson

Ireland pushes EU plan for ID-verified social media accounts

2025-12-30 Ian Fleming

OpenID to launch digital ID conformance tests by 2026

2025-12-30 Per Henrikson

OpenID will launch global conformance tests for key digital ID standards from February 2026, supporting eIDAS 2.0 and other schemes.

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

2025-12-26 Ian Fleming

With just 12 months remaining before the deadline, it is still unclear whether the European Digital Identity (EUDI) Wallet project will be ready on time. The European Digital Identity (EUDI) Wallet is set to become a reality by the end of 2026 but with just 12 months remaining before the deadline, it is still unclear whether the project will be ready on time.

Traveling Virginians can use Mobile ID at TSA checkpoints

2025-12-26 Per Henrikson

Virginia Mobile ID is a digital option of a state-issued driver's license or identification card, available as a free app on the App Store and Google Play.

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.