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Signaturit Group to Acquire Validated ID, Expanding European Digital Trust Services

Signaturit Group to Acquire Validated ID, Expanding European Digital Trust Services

2025-02-06 Per Henrikson
The acquisition aims to strengthen Signaturit’s position in the European digital...
ByteDance’s new OmniHuman-1 AI model goes viral for its deepfake capabilities that animate photos

ByteDance’s new OmniHuman-1 AI model goes viral for its deepfake capabilities that animate photos

2025-02-06 Ian Fleming
Clips from the TikTok owner’s new OmniHuman-1 multimodal model have gone viral f...
ByteDance’s new OmniHuman-1 AI model goes viral for its deepfake capabilities that animate photos

ByteDance’s new OmniHuman-1 AI model goes viral for its deepfake capabilities that animate photos

2025-02-06 Ion Benlola
Clips from the TikTok owner’s new OmniHuman-1 multimodal model have gone viral f...
ByteDance’s new OmniHuman-1 AI model goes viral for its deepfake capabilities that animate photos

ByteDance’s new OmniHuman-1 AI model goes viral for its deepfake capabilities that animate photos

2025-02-06 Ion Benlola
Clips from the TikTok owner’s new OmniHuman-1 multimodal model have gone viral f...
European Commission Announces Digital Business Wallet Initiative

European Commission Announces Digital Business Wallet Initiative

2025-02-06 Per Henrikson
The European Commission has unveiled the European Business Wallet, a new digital...
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Signaturit Group to Acquire Validated ID, Expanding European Digital Trust Services

Signaturit Group to Acquire Validated ID, Expanding European Digital Trust Services

2025-02-06 Per Henrikson
The acquisition aims to strengthen Signaturit’s position in the European digital trust market, which has seen significant growth following the implementation of the EU Digital Identity Regulation.
iDenfy signs Romania-based crowdlending startup, Venevo

iDenfy signs Romania-based crowdlending startup, Venevo

iDenfy has announced a partnership with Venevo, a Romania-based crowdlending startup. Venevo, which operates as an EU-licensed Crowdfunding Service Provider, will integrate iDenfy’s identity verification and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) screening tools to automate its customer onboarding process.
Sumsub integrates Australia’s Document Verification Service

Sumsub integrates Australia’s Document Verification Service

The solution provides real-time, government-backed validation of identity documents — including passports, driving licenses, and visas — ensuring compliance with local AML and KYC regulations while reducing fraud and streamlining onboarding processes through automation.

Regula’s ID Verification Software Is Now Compatible with Most Passport Readers on the Market

Veriff launched its App for automation platform Zapier

Sumsub signs Web 3.0 igaming platform, Funtico

Market
European Commission Announces Digital Business Wallet Initiative

European Commission Announces Digital Business Wallet Initiative

2025-02-06 Per Henrikson
The European Commission has unveiled the European Business Wallet, a new digital initiative aimed at simplifying business operations across the EU. Announced by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on January 29, 2025, as part of the EU Competitiveness Compass 2025, the initiative builds upon the existing eIDAS 2.0 framework that expanded digital identity capabilities in the EU. The initiativ
2025 Predictions: How will the interplay of AI and fraud play out? - Thomson Reuters Institute

2025 Predictions: How will the interplay of AI and fraud play out? - Thomson Reuters Institute

The rise of sophisticated AI tools has introduced new challenges in the fight against fraud; however, this same tech also offers solutions.
South Africa Plans Major Expansion of Smart ID Program for 2025

South Africa Plans Major Expansion of Smart ID Program for 2025

South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has unveiled comprehensive plans to expand its national smart ID card system in 2025, including widespread accessibility improvements and enhanced security features. The initiative will extend smart ID card availability to all South African citizens, including previously excluded groups such as naturalized citizens and permanent residents.

TSA Expands Digital ID Program to Accept Virginia Mobile Driver's Licenses at US Airports

Encompass unveils new corportate client verification ki

India to provide ID cards for 10 million gig workers

Technology
Okta offers Touch ID-based multifactor authentication for iPhones

Okta offers Touch ID-based multifactor authentication for iPhones

2025-02-06 Ian Fleming
Okta, a San Francisco-based identity management startup, announced Monday a bunch of updates to its products that are aimed at improving its offerings on mobile devices.
Anonybit awarded patent for decentralized biometric authentication

Anonybit awarded patent for decentralized biometric authentication

The wide-ranging patent covers a decentralized biometric system for privacy-preserving authentication aimed at enterprise use cases.
Regula’s ID Verification Software Is Now Compatible with Most Passport Readers on the Market

Regula’s ID Verification Software Is Now Compatible with Most Passport Readers on the Market

Regula’s ID verification software now supports most passport readers, offering forensic-level checks, global ID support, and easy integration.

10 Web3 Tools to Protect Your Digital Identity from Online Threats In 2025

Google Adds Biometric Verification Requirement to 2FA Mobile Sign-ins

Behavioral Analytics: The Key to Combatting Scalable Payment Fraud

Legal
Spain Scrambles to Protect Adolescents from Gambling with ID Checks

Spain Scrambles to Protect Adolescents from Gambling with ID Checks

2025-02-03 Per Henrikson
Enjoying a vibrant iGaming ecosystem, and some of Europe’s toughest laws against the sector, Spain is looking to further protect youngsters from falling prey to gambling-related harm.
India expands Aadhaar authentication for businesses, raising privacy concerns

India expands Aadhaar authentication for businesses, raising privacy concerns

India has expanded its Aadhaar authentication service to let businesses such as those in e-commerce, hospitality, and healthcare use the biometrics of individuals to authenticate their identity.
Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan Discuss Mutual Recognition of Biometric IDs for Cross-Border Travel

Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan Discuss Mutual Recognition of Biometric IDs for Cross-Border Travel

Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan are advancing plans to implement biometric identification documents for cross-border travel between the two nations, replacing traditional passports. The initiative represents a significant shift in border management procedures between the countries and builds upon both nations’ existing digital identity infrastructure.

Maryland County Becomes First in Region to Accept Mobile IDs for Alcohol Purchases

What Legislation Protects Against Deepfakes and Synthetic Media in the US

Age verification, parental consent would be needed to download apps in new US bill