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…
PSiRA has issued a facial recognition tender to upgrade its digital infrastructure. This aims to improve citizenship verification for security service applicants by using facial recognition rather than just fingerprints. The tender requires bidders to provide support and training after implementation, with deadlines set for proposals. The South African Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSiRA)…
India is considering using facial recognition to identify deceased and unidentified individuals, as proposed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance investigative efficiency and comes amid global advancements in forensic identification technology, including its use in identifying migrant deaths and other humanitarian applications. Notably, innovations are…
Biometrics is critical for future identity management, enabling potential digital passports and seamless travel experiences. Veridos’ CEO Marc-Julian Siewert discusses the role of biometric technology in automating identity verification and the importance of interoperability in global digital ID systems. Future success depends on trust and the establishment of global standards. Biometrics is emerging as a…
A panel at the Self-Service Innovation Summit will focus on the role of biometrics in ATMs and kiosks, addressing security advancements and user privacy concerns. Experts will discuss the benefits and risks of biometrics, including potential data breaches and the irreversibility of biometric data. The summit will take place from December 9-11 in Tampa, Florida,…
Russia will implement stricter rules for foreigners acquiring SIM cards from January 1, 2025, requiring in-person registration, unique identifiers like SNILS and device IMEI, and biometric verification. Existing SIM card holders must confirm their identities by July 1, 2025, or risk service suspension. Foreign individuals will be limited to a maximum of ten registered numbers,…
In 2025, selfie biometrics are transforming identity verification, with Regula aiding ABA Bank in customer onboarding, authID partnering with TurboCheck against hiring fraud, and Sumsub and Au10tix enhancing blockchain compliance and freight security, respectively. In 2025, selfie biometrics have become a leading trend in identity verification, with several providers integrating this technology for various applications…
Face Forensics has launched f2 DVI, a biometric identification system targeting severely damaged faces. It isolates undamaged facial areas for effective identification, including features for corpse identification and tattoo recognition. Originally for the ICRC, the system aids in identifying drowning victims and includes training for enhancing identification practices. Face Forensics has introduced the f2 DVI…
TurboCheck collaborates with authID to enhance digital identity verification for employers, using biometric technology to decrease hiring fraud. This partnership enables fast and accurate verification by analyzing online footprints and validating identity documents, tackling challenges posed by deepfakes and fake qualifications in hiring processes. TurboCheck, in collaboration with authID, aims to enhance identity verification solutions…
Customs and Border Protection is enhancing its use of biometric iris recognition technology, aiming for nearly complete integration in apprehensions. The CBP has reported that about 69% of recent apprehensions involved iris scanning, with plans for software updates to mandate this process. Iris recognition offers advantages in stability and identification, but it also raises privacy…
