Humaniq launches financial inclusion app with biometric authentication
Humaniq has launched its Blockchain-powered financial inclusion app. According to a company statement, the app will enable the world’s 2…
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UN using IrisGuard ethereum blockchain payment platform for refugees
The United Nations High Commissioner of Refugees (UNHCR) is using IrisGuard’s private Ethereum blockchain technology to enable streamlined payment services…
Accenture, Microsoft demonstrate digital identity prototype at ID2020 Summit
Accenture has partnered with with Microsoft and Avanade to provide blockchain and biometric technologies to support ID2020, a global public-private…
Dubai to test ObjectTech-developed biometric border control system
UK-based ObjectTech has signed an agreement with Dubai’s Immigration and Visas Department (GDRFA) to test its ‘gate-less’ border technology, which…
Humaniq demonstrating biometric wallet app at Consensus 2017
Blockchain technology startup Humaniq is conducting a live demonstration of its Ethereum-based blockchain banking app at CoinDesk’s Consensus 2017, this…
University of Surrey testing blockchain for wearable biometric data storage and analysis
The University of Surrey has won funding for three blockchain initiatives focused on healthcare, voting and digital archives that will…
Biometrics, AI, wearables can help airlines and airports improve customer experiences
In a new article, Future Travel Experience highlighted several new and emerging technologies including biometrics, AI, blockchain, wearables, and the…
Lotte Card integrates Blocko blockchain biometric authentication in payment app
Korean credit card company Lotte Card integrated a biometric-based authentication technology developed by blockchain startup Blocko Inc. in its payment…
NEC showcasing facial recognition tech for mobile authentication at Singapore Fintech Festival
NEC Corporation and NEC Asia Pacific are participating at the inaugural Singapore FinTech Festival conference and exhibition being held this…
Indian banks testing blockchain, AI, biometrics, open API and payments
Several Indian banks are testing and launching new technologies including blockchain, artificial intelligence, biometrics, open API and payments, in both…
