Maldives to launch smart ID in 2026
The Maldives are preparing to launch smart ID cards with an integrated digital identity next year, allowing citizens to identify…
digital wallets
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Vietnam looks to center VNeID ‘super-platform’ for digital economy push
Vietnam wants a digital future and it wants it soon. The Southeast Asian country is pushing hard for digital transformation,…
OpenID Foundation launching self-certification program for 3 specs in Feb 2026
The OpenID Foundation will soon release conformance testing for three final identity specifications, in what a release calls “a defining…
Dutch Research Council awards $11M for digital ID research
The Dutch Research Council has awarded a total of 9.5 million euro (US$11.1 million) to four projects focusing on the…
Common ground on UK digital ID allows stakeholders to reframe discussion
The UK government’s plans for a national digital identity scheme have proved divisive, but a civil discussion between representatives of…
The German approach to EUDI Wallet: SPRIND launches sandbox for relying parties
Germany is planning to introduce a state digital identity wallet as part of the European Union Digital Identity (EUDI) Wallet…
Germany’s eID cards issued without adequate identity verification
Germany’s identity ecosystem is facing criticism on several fronts, as revelations about the country’s eID card program stir the embers…
eID among key themes of Digital Switzerland Strategy
Digital sovereignty, cyber resilience and the introduction of a national electronic identity (eID) are the three key themes of Switzerland’s…
Tech New Zealand aims to be digital ecosystem hub as gov’t rolls out wallet-to-be
New Zealand continues to push the pace on its digital transformation efforts. The government has rolled out its new Govt.nz…
World expands digital wallet features
World ID is expanding its capabilities as part of a significant update to the World App digital wallet, which now…
