Hopae continues European expansion with Datai KYC modernization deal
Digital identity infrastructure company Hopae has landed a new deal as part of its strategic expansion to Europe. The South…
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Linxens launches chip‑tamper detection for e-ID documents
Linxens has introduced a new security feature designed to detect tampering attempts on the chips embedded in electronic identity documents….
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…
Itsme completes European expansion, covering all 27 EU states
Digital identity platform Itsme has announced full European coverage, becoming available in all 27 countries of the EU. Its Brussels-headquartered…
Hopae expands European operations to support EU digital identity transition
South Korean digital identity infrastructure company Hopae has announced a “strategic” expansion into the EU, earmarking €5M (US$5.7 million) to…
Afghanistan hands out 10 million digital IDs in four years
Over 10 million digital ID cards have been distributed in Afghanistan in the last four years of Taliban rule. The…
Bulgarian eID provider Evrotrust raises $7.5M
Bulgarian national electronic identity scheme provider Evrotrust has raised 6.6 million euros (US$7.5 million) in investment. The company is planning…
Dating app Smitten with Signicat’s eID verification to stop fake profiles
Tired of fake profiles, scams and catfishing on dating apps? The creators of dating app Smitten seem to be, which…
Czech parliamentary elections hit by digital ID app failure
The head of the Czech agency in charge of the country’s national digital identity says he would offer his resignation…
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