Market

Nigeria intends to boost universal health coverage drive with digital ID

2025-10-12 Per Henrikson

Starmer announces a mobile digital identity system that will change the way people access employment and services

2025-10-12 Per Henrikson

Kazakhstan adopts biometric tech to regulate gambling

2025-10-08 Ian Fleming

Google Wallet adds support for tenth state ID: Arkansas

2025-10-06 Per Henrikson

Open the Google Wallet app, tap the Add to Wallet FAB (floating action button) in the corner, and then Driver’s license or state ID. This reveals Arkansas as the 10th Google Wallet option. It joins Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Maryland, Montana, New Mexico, and North Dakota.

Identity Verification Market to Reach USD 25.56 Billion by 2030 Driven by Rising Cyber-Fraud and Cloud Adoption

2025-10-05 Per Henrikson

North America continues to hold the largest market share, while Asia-Pacific is emerging as the fastest-growing region due to digital onboarding mandates and expanding fintech adoption.

Zambia plans domestic digital ID development with help from international partners

2025-10-03 Ian Fleming

Zambia is engaging with digital identity leader and international institutions as it works to issue digital identity to its people and improve refugee conditions.

Cybersecurity News: Top 10 Best Fraud Prevention Companies in 2025

2025-10-03 Ian Fleming

Best Fraud Prevention Companies: 1. Feedzai 2. Quantexa 3. ClearSale 4. GBG 5. iDenfy 6. Featurespace 7. Sardine 8. BioCatch

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

2025-10-02 Per Henrikson

Themis, a pioneer in the use of AI in the fight against financial crime and a certified B-Corp, today announces the acquisition of leading agentic AI fraud monitoring company Pasabi.

Switzerland votes on electronic identity cards for second time

2025-09-28 Ian Fleming

An early projection shows voters are evenly split over the policy, which has already been rejected once before.

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.