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Residents of states with age verification requirements for adult sites are turning to virtual private networks as a way around the regulations.
They will continue to monitor activity, however, to ensure continued safety online.
A new child safety bill, called the Kids Off Social Media Act, would prevent kids under 13 from creating social media accounts.
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.
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
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.
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 now supports most passport readers, offering forensic-level checks, global ID support, and easy integration.
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.
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Encompass Corporation, a leader in KYC automation and corporate digital identity (CDI) has launched EC360, a ground-breaking platform designed to transform the banking sector.
Scalable fraud relies on industrialized, automated processes making repeated purchases with stolen payment methods at a high-velocity. Efficacy is key here, as threat actors must work very fast to commit the highest amount of fraud while they remain undetected – usually a question of one or two hours at the most.
