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2025-10-03 Ian Fleming

Themis Acquires Fraud Monitoring Business Pasabi To Fast-Track AI-driven Fight Against Financial Crime

2025-10-02 Per Henrikson

Switzerland votes on electronic identity cards for second time

2025-09-28 Ian Fleming

UK's planned digital ID will be mandatory primarily for job seeking

2025-09-28 Per Henrikson

The IDs will not have to be carried day-to-day, but they will be compulsory for anyone wanting to work. The government says the scheme is designed to curb illegal immigration by making it harder for people without status to find jobs. Employers will no longer be able to rely on a National Insurance number - which is currently used as part of proof of right to work - or paper-based checks.

Romania scales back digital IDs as Costa Rica unveils new app

2025-09-23 Ian Fleming

Romania trims digital ID rollout after budget cuts, as Costa Rica debuts a nationwide mobile digital ID app developed with KOMSCO.

Vietnam Shuts Down Millions of Bank Accounts Over Biometric Rules

2025-09-22 Ian Fleming

Vietnam has begun a sweeping crackdown on bank accounts that fail to comply with its new mandatory facial biometric identification system, sparking debate over financial inclusion and whether cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin offer a viable alternative for affected users.

Federal Government of Somalia Launches Key Digital Public Infrastructure for National ID System

2025-09-18 Ian Fleming

The Federal Government of Somalia, through the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA), has launched three foundational systems forming part of Somalia’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI): the HUBIYE Verifier Platform, the Certificate Delivery System (CDS), and the e-Aqoonsi Digital ID App.