Entrust sharpens cryptographic data security focus with public certificate divestment
Entrust has sold its public certificate business as it looks to develop certain core areas for the foreseeable. Entrust sold…
Trade Notes
Trade notes refers to significant developments in the biometrics industry. This includes corporate appointments, venture capital, funding, mergers, acquisitions, litigation and launches.
Northern Block and Sphereon merge to deliver digital credentials ‘across jurisdictions’
Northern Block, a digital trust infrastructure company, and Sphereon, a pioneer in verifiable credential technologies, have merged. The merger creates…
Quantum authentication firm Wultra raises $3M
Quantum authentication technology is drawing the interest of European investors. Banking security vendor Wultra has raised 3 million euros (US$3.1…
Datasonic scores extensions for Malaysian biometric passport supply contracts
Malaysia’s Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN) has extended a contract for Datasonic to supply the chips used in its biometric…
STA announces new Steering Committee for U.S. Payments Forum, mDL showcase at forum
A release from the Secure Technology Alliance (STA) says the U.S. Payments Forum, a cross-industry non-profit organization that works toward…
Humanity Protocol raises $20M at $1.1B valuation
Humanity Protocol is following the recent launch of its Humanity Foundation with a new funding announcement as it gears up…
Liquid identity verifications surge past 60M as Japan leans into chip-scanning
Liquid has reached the 60 million digital identity verification milestone with its online KYC service, with a surge in verifications…
Biometrics Institute identifies dire need for clear language in biometrics and AI
These days, biometrics are most often deployed in tandem with AI. A new paper from the Biometrics Institute, “Members’ Viewpoints:…
Keyless adds $2M in funding to fuel North American expansion
Keyless has raised $2 million in a selective strategic funding round to support its plans for continued growth in 2025,…
Increase in cyberattacks setting the stage for identity security’s rapid growth
Digital identity security is rapidly growing in importance as identity infrastructure becomes a target for cyber attackers. Misconfigurations of identity…
Biometric Market Analysis and Buyer's Guides
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