Dashen Bank launches Ethiopia’s first digital ID–based accounts
Dashen Bank has introduced a new digital onboarding system that allows bank accounts to be remotely opened using Fayda. It’s…
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Healthcare digitization push in Germany looks to digital ID via EUDI Wallet
Germany’s digital transformation efforts are prioritizing enhancements to the electronic patient record (ePA), which will require strong digital identity verification….
Moldova integrating national digital ID with public, private sector services
Moldova has invited public and private sector service providers to integrate its national digital identity wallet EVO. The Eastern European…
Scammers take advantage of Austrian digital ID certificates’ expiry
Around 300,000 Austrian digital ID certificates for public services are due to expire this year and scammers are exploiting uncertainty…
Ireland seeks input on digital wallet: ‘we want to hear the public’s ideas, concerns’
Ireland has launched a public consultation and testing phase for its Government Digital Wallet, which is rolling out according to…
Biometric data sharing infrastructure matures as border control expectations evolve
Biometric data sharing is the theme running throughout many of the top stories of the week on Biometric Update, particularly…
Russia’s Max app opens platform to business services
Russia’s state-backed “super app” Max has officially launched business services, allowing companies to create chatbots and mini apps, open channels,…
Ethiopia unveils digital signature platform to secure online public services
Ethiopia has reached a new milestone in its digital transformation with the launch of teleSign, a digital signature platform aimed…
Talks on potential Ghana Card ‘digital wallet’ payment feature ongoing
High-level discussions on the planned use of the Ghana Card for payment transactions are ongoing, but the digital wallet feature…
Guyana brings digital ID act into force, launches nationwide rollout
Guyana’s Digital Identity Card Act has officially come into force, with Prime Minister Mark Phillips confirming the legislation took effect…
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