Pakistan launches digital wallet for financial inclusion on back of biometric SIM registry
Pakistan’s government has unveiled a plan to bring 50 million people into the financial system by leveraging the country’s biometric…
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Liminal suggests a way to have your digital ID PIE and eat it too
As increasing reliance on digital identities and corresponding concerns prompt a range of proposed architectures and systems for ensuring trust…
Biometrics providers target more verticals and expanding markets
Cross-border digital identity services from Mastercard could be live as soon as next year, and the company has brought North…
Apple seeks patent for device-to-device digital ID provisioning
Apple is building out a patent portfolio for services related to its digital ID functions. Specifically, engineers are looking for…
Governments step up digital identity for public services, digital economy participation
Digital identity apps and wallets for government services are expanding around the world, with Mastercard services going live in North…
Biometric boarding trials reach Canada as Amadeus honors innovators
Communication technology provider Telus has partnered up with airport hardware-maker Embross, and airline WestJet to trial a touchless biometric boarding…
Digital wallet updates from diverse providers highlight decentralized storage trend
As digital identities based on different models become gradually more widespread around the world, companies and governments alike are working…
States to bear digital ID costs without income from Apple Wallet contracts
Digital ID contracts signed between Apple and each of four U.S. states make taxpayers responsible for the costs of maintaining…
ETF launches for biometrics firms and others building cashless payment infrastructure
An Irish investment tracking fund focused on environmental and food companies has announced a third focus: cashless payments. Rize ETF,…
Thales inks biometrics and smart city deal in Vietnam, discusses ethical facial recognition
Thales has signed an extensive deal with Vietnam’s VNPT to accelerate the country’s digital transformation with biometrics, smart city and other…
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