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

2025-02-04 Ian Fleming

Encompass unveils new corportate client verification ki

2025-02-04 Per Henrikson

India to provide ID cards for 10 million gig workers

2025-02-03 Ian Fleming

Telstra has partnered with Australian Payments Plus (AP+) to offer digital identity verification

2025-02-03 Ian Fleming

Partners with Australian Payments Plus, for mobile customer services.

EU Launches Large-Scale Digital Identity Wallet Pilots

2025-02-02 Ian Fleming

The European Union is on the cusp of major innovation with the launch of its EU Digital Identity Wallet initiative, encompassing four Large-Scale Pilots.

South Africa’s new ride-sharing platform, Twytch, is first in Africa to incorporate blockchain-backed identity verification

2025-02-02 Per Henrikson

Twytch is the first e-hailing platform in Africa to incorporate blockchain-backed identity verification, which aims to ensure user safety and security. The company has partnered with Secure Citizen to implement Verifiable Credential (VC) technology, which provides tamper-proof, digital identity verification.

TSA Expands Digital ID Program to Include Virginia and West Virginia Mobile Driver's Licenses

2025-01-29 Per Henrikson

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has expanded its digital ID acceptance program, now allowing travelers to use mobile driver’s licenses from Virginia and West Virginia at airport security checkpoints equipped with digital ID readers across the United States.

Cyprus Launches National Digital ID System for Citizens

2025-01-29 Per Henrikson

Cyprus has initiated applications for its new National Electronic Identity (eID) system, known as IDMe.cy, marking a significant step in the country’s digital transformation efforts. The application process opened today, and is available to Cypriot citizens aged 18 and above who possess a Biometric Identity Card.

Nigeria Prepares Launch of National Biometric ID Card

2025-01-29 Ian Fleming

Nigerian authorities are preparing to launch a new multipurpose biometric identity card initiative through a collaboration between the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), the Nigeria Interbank Settlement System (NIBSS), AfriGO, and other stakeholders.

Malysia's MYEG Partners with MyDigital ID Solutions to Establish Digital Identity Ecosystem

2025-01-26 Ian Fleming

Malaysia's leading digital services company MY E.G. Services Berhad ("MYEG") is proud to announce a strategic collaboration with MyDigital ID Solutions Sdn Bhd ("MYIDSSB") to establish a blockchain powered national digital identity ecosystem, the MyDigital ID Superapp, marking a major advancement in the battle against online fraud.

South Korea Launches Blockchain-Based Digital ID Pilot

2025-01-24 Per Henrikson

South Korea has embarked on a pilot program to introduce a blockchain-powered digital identity card, modernizing a system that has been in place for nearly six decades.

Cyprus to Launch EU-Compliant Digital ID System with Early Adoption Incentives

2025-01-23 Per Henrikson

Cyprus is about to launch its new electronic identification system, IDMe.cy, with applications opening on January 27, 2025. The system will provide Cypriot citizens with digital identification capabilities that comply with European Union eIDAS standards for cross-border electronic transactions, marking a significant advancement in the country’s digital infrastructure development.