Ian Fleming

Age verification for social media approved in Nebraska

2025-05-15 Ian Fleming

Nebraska minors must obtain parental consent before creating social media accounts under a bill passed by lawmakers May 14.

Veriff boasts 2.5x surge in business volumes across Latin America in 2024, Unveils US Database

2025-05-15 Ian Fleming

Veriff Americas reports 80% year-over-year revenue growth, 335% increase in total verification volumes, and 71% growth in customer base.

Raonsecure’s decentralized digital ID reach expands in Japan, reaches new markets

2025-05-14 Ian Fleming

Raonsecure’s biometric authentication service TouchEn OnePass for financial services, fintechs and educational institutions in Japan has surpassed 7 million monthly active users.

US Senators reintroduce the Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe Act (NO FAKES Act)

2025-05-14 Ian Fleming

Newly enacted law makes Montana the 25th state to enact AI deepfake election protections.

Laos to Launch Digital ID Cards Nationwide

2025-05-14 Ian Fleming

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

Plaid Updates Identity Verification to Combat GenAI Fraud

2025-05-13 Ian Fleming

Plaid has updated its identity verification product to counter the threat posed by fraudsters who use generative artificial intelligence.

eToro integrates UAE PASS to streamline user onboarding in the UAE

2025-05-13 Ian Fleming

eToro has announced the integration of UAE PASS, in order to streamline user onboarding in the UAE.

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 Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, can today announce that — for the first time in South African history — naturalised citizens and lawful permanent residents will, when Home Affairs offices open on Monday, 12 May 2025, be able to apply for Smart Card IDs, including through the eHomeAffairs platform.

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

Biometric-as-a-Service (BaaS) is gaining popularity, especially among SMEs, due to its flexibility and cost-efficiency.

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.

Kenya orders Worldcoin to delete biometric data in landmark privacy ruling

2025-05-07 Ian Fleming

Kenya orders Worldcoin to delete citizens' biometric data, setting a bold precedent for digital privacy and data sovereignty in Africa.

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Age verification for social media approved in Nebraska

Veriff boasts 2.5x surge in business volumes across Latin America in 2024, Unveils US Database

Raonsecure’s decentralized digital ID reach expands in Japan, reaches new markets

US Senators reintroduce the Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe Act (NO FAKES Act)

Laos to Launch Digital ID Cards Nationwide

Plaid Updates Identity Verification to Combat GenAI Fraud

eToro integrates UAE PASS to streamline user onboarding in the UAE

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

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

Laos launches digital ID cards for all its citizens

Australian universities are leading the charge on blockchain-certified degrees

Kenya orders Worldcoin to delete biometric data in landmark privacy ruling

iDenfy and iGaming Express optimise remote ID verification in regulated markets

Kids Say They're Using Photos of Trump and Markiplier to Bypass 'Gorilla Tag' Age Verification

The Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF) and Finternet Lab partner on digital ID and transaction infrastructure

Google Chrome Desktop issues cross-device Digital Credentials API

Somaila, Mauritania, Tanzania, Benin, Malawi making digital ID gains in the face of common challenges