SEC crypto task force searches for answers on anonymity and regulation
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) newly created Crypto Task Force is hosting a series of roundtables in cities…
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Jordan submits digital transformation strategy for public comment
Jordan has kicked off public consultations for its National Digital Transformation Strategy, targeting the development of digital infrastructure, digital government…
FTT Financial Services Futures
FTT Financial Services Futures Austin, TX November 18 – 19, 2025 FTT Financial Services Futures is a strategic platform for…
Malaysia’s MyKad ID card to get upgraded security
Malaysia’s MyKad ID system will see a new version with enhanced security features, as a senior official comments on the…
US Treasury sanctions Iranian firm over hijab biometric surveillance system
The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned an Iranian software company that developed the facial recognition surveillance tools used by Iranian authorities…
Vietnamese banks complete biometric validation of 120M customer records
Vietnamese banks have completed biometric validation and updated all customer records with payment accounts using digital channels, including more than…
Selecting the right identity verification suppliers in Southeast Asia’s evolving digital financial landscape
By Jean Fang, Lead Consultant at Consult Hyperion, consulting by Fime Financial institutions across Southeast Asia are grappling with an…
Somalia makes national digital ID mandatory for banking transactions from Sept. 1
A new rule will soon go into effect in Somalia mandating citizens wishing to open a new bank account or…
Trustfull secures €6m to fuel European expansion
Trustfull has closed a €6 million ($6.88 million) funding round led by Seaya Ventures and Elevator Ventures, with participation from…
Altman denounces voice, face biometrics, prophecies ‘intelligence too cheap to meter’
Having found few sympathetic ears among privacy regulators with his World ID project, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has turned…
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