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Decentralized Identity Trials for Anonymity in KYC for Mainland Chinese in Hong Kong

A successful trial by Flare and Red Date Technology allowed 200 mainland Chinese in Hong Kong to anonymously register for regulated stablecoin services. The approach verified identities via the RealDID system while ensuring compliance with privacy standards. This system’s effectiveness in facilitating digital financial transactions highlights the potential growth of regulated blockchain markets in Hong…

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Customers Rush to Banks for Biometric Verification Before Regulation Deadline

Customers are increasingly visiting bank branches for biometric verification ahead of a new regulation that requires facial recognition by January 1, 2025. The influx includes many elderly clients facing challenges with online methods. While online verification involves logging into banking apps and using NFC technology, banks are accommodating in-person updates and extending hours to assist…

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