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Papua New Guinea (PNG) to launch data exchange platform for digital ID system in 2026

2025-08-15 Per Henrikson

Turkish gaming marketplace Oyunfor is integrating Moca's ID system for web3 rewards

2025-08-13 Ian Fleming

Congo partners with Singaporean firm for digital ID

2025-08-13 Ian Fleming

TSA Now Accepting Mobile IDs at 250 US Airports

2025-08-12 Ian Fleming

The TSA's new programme allows passengers to use mobile driver's licences and digital IDs at checkpoints, aiming to speed up airport security across the US.

Poland is developing the mObywatel 3.0 identity wallet app, projecting 20 million users by 2031

2025-08-12 Per Henrikson

Poland’s mObywatel app, used by over 10 million citizens, is developing a new application, according to a popular digital identity forum. Edging closer to full compliance with eIDAS, a proof-of-concept and interoperability pilot of the 3.0 mObywatel has already got underway to enable “service continuity” in Poland in 2026.

SmartSearch adds LSEG's World-Check One to screening data sources

2025-08-04 Per Henrikson

SSmartSearch, the UK’s leading provider of digital compliance and anti-money laundering (AML) solutions, today announces the integration of LSEG’s (London Stock Exchange Group) World-Check One solution into its watchlist screening offering.

DRC Congo gives Singapore firm exclusive rights to roll out digital ID system

2025-08-01 Ian Fleming

Singapore-based tech firm Trident has signed a public-private partnership (PPP) with the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to implement a nationwide digital identification system.

Laos launches digital ID system

2025-08-01 Per Henrikson

Laos has officially launched its Digital Citizen Management and Identity Card System, believed to be a major milestone in the country's digital transformation journey.

EU will launch an empowering digital age verification system by 2026

2025-08-01 Per Henrikson

Designed to reshape how Europeans prove their identity online, the EU’s groundbreaking age verification system balances privacy, safety, and sweeping regulatory power in a single digital wallet.

Spotify Is Forcing Users to Undergo Face Scanning to Access Explicit Content

2025-07-30 Ian Fleming

Submit to biometric face scanning or risk your account being deleted, Spotify says, following the enactment of the UK's Online Safety Act.

Ireland considers ‘limited’ launch of digital ID wallet

2025-07-28 Per Henrikson

The Government Digital Wallet is part of the EU’s plan to offer digital identity to all of its citizens and residents by 2026 under the eIDAS 2.0 regulation.

Xbox Begins Rolling Out Age Verification Checks

2025-07-28 Ian Fleming

Checks will be done with Social Features Disabled or Limited to Friends in UK From Early 2026 Unless You Provide ID, Live Photo, Mobile Number or Credit Card.