Mastercard launches identity, attribute verification based on payment card data
Mastercard has unveiled an Identity Attribute Verification service for online interactions based on new industry specifications from EMVCo. The service…
Financial Services
Biometrics are used in financial services to aid in the flow of money from account opening through payments and transfers. This includes biometric payment cards, point-of-sale and payments systems, transaction processing and other payment technologies, as well as onboarding and regulatory checks, and mobile wallet applications.
EU, Australia push to reshape online gambling regulation
The European Union’s digital identity initiative is set to transform the landscape of online gambling, with all eyes on major…
Thailand kicks off $13B stimulus handout via digital wallets
Thailand has launched the first stage of its digital wallet scheme that will provide millions of citizens with free money,…
UN official says digital ID will widen economic opportunities for Ghanaians
The UN Resident Coordinator for Ghana, Charles Abani, has praised the country’s digital transformation strides, but notes that further closing…
DPI is taking stage as India’s digital model is shaping global governance
Governments worldwide are increasingly prioritizing the development of robust Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), in a shift that comes in response…
Biometric payments project launched in Kazan, Russia
The authorities of the city of Kazan, a center of Russian petrochemical production, has officially launched biometric face payment via…
Comoros to implement digital govt program with $10M AfDB grant
The Union of the Comoros is set to execute a digital public infrastructure (DPI) project thanks to €9.51 million (US$10.4…
Malaysia pushes for stronger DPI governance
Malaysia has ambitions to become a digital hub for Southeast Asia but the country still has some way to go,…
Veriff report shows comfort with selfie biometrics for online transactions
A convergence of AI-driven technologies and strategic partnerships have been introduced to secure digital identities and access across the financial…
Development agencies want DPI bridges over Africa’s financial inclusion gender gap
The conversations around Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) fostering growth and promoting social inclusion is ongoing. However, while DPI offers opportunities…
Biometric Market Analysis and Buyer's Guides
- Understanding MOSIP
- Biometric Physical Access Control
- Digital Identity Verification
- Deepfake Detection
- Online Age Assurance
- Facial Liveness Detection