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1.4 million naturalised South Africa citizens and permanent residents now able to obtain Smart IDs and use eHome Affairs.

2025-05-12 Ian Fleming

The global biometrics market projected to grow at a CAGR of 14.7% to reach US$100 billion by 2030

2025-05-11 Ian Fleming

UK government set to finally meet with digital identity providers - but will anything change?

2025-05-11 Per Henrikson

Laos launches digital ID cards for all its citizens

2025-05-10 Ian Fleming

In a major step toward digital transformation, Laos is preparing to launch modern digital identity cards for citizens across the country.

Australian universities are leading the charge on blockchain-certified degrees

2025-05-09 Ian Fleming

Universities across the country are embracing blockchain to issue tamper-proof, easily verifiable academic credentials. What began as a tech experiment has quickly become a serious upgrade to outdated certification systems.

Stripe alumni raise €10.7 million for business identity startup

2025-05-06 Per Henrikson

Duna's platform for compliant business identity has already been implemented by large enterprises like Plaid, Bol, Moss, Sequra, and Brand New Day Bank for adherence to increasing regulation like AMLD5/6, PSD2/3, DAC7, DORA and the Supply Chain Transparency Act.

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.