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EU Commission doubtful all member states will be able launch EUDI wallets this year

By Joel R. McConvey

- Europe is hurtling toward the age of digital wallets, but much is still unknown. “In early 2026, no EUDI Wallet…

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US bill would require warrants for digital surveillance, biometric searches

By Anthony Kimery

- A House bill introduced by Reps. Thomas Massie and Lauren Boebert would impose a broad warrant requirement on government searches…

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Under AMLA, 95% false positives become a regulator's problem

By Max Irwin

- By Max Irwin, Regional Vice President EU, Shufti By the end of the day on 22 April 2026, around forty…

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ADVP and NO2ID back DVS framework from opposing perspectives

By Joel R. McConvey

- The UK’s Digital Verification Service (DVS) trust framework is drawing support from both industry and long-time critics of centralized identity…

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Massachusetts police share fingerprint data with ICE despite limits, report says

By Anthony Kimery

- A new report from Citizens for Juvenile Justice (CJJ) says Massachusetts police departments, sheriffs, courts, and other justice system actors…

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Your regulation-compliant KYC is not enough to protect customer data

By Konstantin Bulatov

- By Konstantin Bulatov, Ph.D., CTO of OCR Studio KYC (Know-Your-Customer) is no longer just about convenience and conversion. In today’s…

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Idex loses NOK 90M ID Centric investment, turns to smaller share sale

By Chris Burt

- Idex Biometrics is considering a private placement for 10 percent of its shares to replace a canceled deal. A proposed…

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Tighter policies lead to fewer facial recognition searches for Detroit police

By Joel R. McConvey

- Police use of facial recognition technology continues to be an issue of concern globally – and pressure to put proper…

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Shift to SSI could preserve security of India’s digital ecosystem at scale

By Lu-Hai Liang

- The Data Security Council of India (DSCI) and the Digi Yatra Foundation have released a joint paper that argues for…

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IAM’s adaptation for AI agents drives M&A deals for Silverfort, iC Consult

By Chris Burt

- Digital identity security firm Silverfort has acquired AI-native identity security provider Fabrix Security to deliver autonomous identity security at runtime.…

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Concordium’s Boris Bohrer-Bilowitzki wants to keep your AI agents in line
Following IPO, ROC is investing in homegrown security for US market
Wizz, Tech Coalition talk child online safety with Biometric Update Podcast
Marshall Scholar tells BU Podcast how to fix the age assurance debate
EU Commission doubtful all member states will be able launch EUDI wallets this year
Joel R. McConvey |
Shift to SSI could preserve security of India’s digital ecosystem at scale
Lu-Hai Liang |
Idex loses NOK 90M ID Centric investment, turns to smaller share sale
Chris Burt |
US bill would require warrants for digital surveillance, biometric searches
Anthony Kimery |
Massachusetts police share fingerprint data with ICE despite limits, report says
Anthony Kimery |
IAM’s adaptation for AI agents drives M&A deals for Silverfort, iC Consult
Chris Burt |
Tighter policies lead to fewer facial recognition searches for Detroit police
Joel R. McConvey |
Italy pushes citizens to adopt CIE as SPID digital ID is phased out
Ayang Macdonald |
US FMCSA tightens ID checks for driver database, taps Idemia
Joel R. McConvey |
Wicket, Paciolan deal opens up big market for biometric ticketing at college sports
Joel R. McConvey |
Digital wallets move deeper into IDs, age verification as rollouts expand
Lu-Hai Liang |
Mozambique taps Ethiopia’s digital ID expertise in DPI partnership
Ayang Macdonald |
Somalia urged to make access to eAqoonsi digital ID app more inclusive
Ayang Macdonald |
ZCAM app brings cryptographic proof to photos for KYC, fraud use cases
Lu-Hai Liang |
Iraq to begin biometric registration for 2M eligible voters April 30
Ayang Macdonald |
UK to launch spending, delivery inquiry into national digital identity scheme
Joel R. McConvey |
Togo issues 6M unique numbers as MOSIP-based digital ID project progresses
Ayang Macdonald |
Norway, Turkiye, Malaysia pursue social media age restriction
Joel R. McConvey |
AI regulation set to become US midterm battleground
Anthony Kimery |
World ID makes case for enterprise-scale authentication, but some aren’t buying it
Joel R. McConvey |

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ADVP and NO2ID back DVS framework from opposing perspectives

By Joel R. McConvey

- The UK’s Digital Verification Service (DVS) trust framework is drawing support from both industry and long-time critics of centralized identity…

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Concordium’s Boris Bohrer-Bilowitzki wants to keep your AI agents in line
Joel R. McConvey |
FPC CEO expects biometrics growth, efficiency, capital gains from Precise merger
Lu-Hai Liang |
Following IPO, ROC is investing in homegrown security for US market
Joel R. McConvey |
Wizz, Tech Coalition talk child online safety with Biometric Update Podcast
Joel R. McConvey |
Marshall Scholar tells BU Podcast how to fix the age assurance debate
Joel R. McConvey |
MOSIP community shares practical digital identity deployment lessons at Connect 2026
Chris Burt |
Socure’s Deepanker Saxena breaks down how to spot fake job candidates
Joel R. McConvey |
ID4Africa prioritizes digital identity ecosystems to center users at upcoming AGM
Chris Burt |

Industry Insights

Biometric Update Industry Insights feature biometrics and digital ID industry experts discussing their unique perspectives.

Under AMLA, 95% false positives become a regulator’s problem

By Max Irwin

- By Max Irwin, Regional Vice President EU, Shufti By the end of the day on 22 April 2026, around forty…

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More Industry Insights
Your regulation-compliant KYC is not enough to protect customer data
Konstantin Bulatov |
Continuous AI biometric identification: Why manual patient verification is not enough!
Deepak Borole |
Ghost Murmur whispers the arrival of zoemetrics
Fraser Sampson |
Digital health systems keep failing. The fix isn’t more tech, it’s designing with and for people
Lara Tabac and Carlie Congdon |
GenAI fraud makes zero-knowledge proofs non-negotiable
Jarek Sygitowicz |
The role of intent in securing AI agents
Itamar Apelblat |

Digital Identity in Developing Nations

With UN SDG 16.9 calling for legal identity for all by 2030, Biometric Update is taking a special in-depth focus on digital ID projects in developing countries.

Mozambique taps Ethiopia’s digital ID expertise in DPI partnership

By Ayang Macdonald

- Mozambique has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ethiopia to tap from the latter’s rich experience in the implementation…

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Digital Identity in Developing Nations
AU Protocol on Digital Trade expected to boost DPI in Africa: AfCFTA SG
Ayang Macdonald |
Digital ID trust cannot be fully automated, it needs the human layer: GITEX Africa panel
Ayang Macdonald |
Digital infrastructure development dominates Africa’s policy priorities: Carnegie Brief
Ayang Macdonald |
PhD talk asks how to avoid colonialist structures in digital public infrastructure
Joel R. McConvey |
GovTech panel on DPI cautions on dogmatic digitalization
Lu-Hai Liang |
MOSIP community shares practical digital identity deployment lessons at Connect 2026
Chris Burt |

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