Bhutan’s national digital ID showcased as SSI model for others
In 2023, Bhutan, a Himalayan nation of less than one million citizens, became the first country in the world to…
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Anonybit releases update to Decentralized Data Vault product
Anonybit, which provides biometric authentication based on a decentralized framework, has announced an upgrade to its Decentralized Data Vault product,…
Nepal’s digital identity transformation fosters challenges
In striving to develop a comprehensive digital identity system, Nepal is embarking on a transformative journey, promising to overhaul the…
Specification to unite decentralized identity schemes opens door to new applications
The decentralized identity community is integrating OpenID’s protocols for verifiable credentials with DIDComm to give businesses a way to utilize…
Estonia picks Zetes as digital ID electronic certificate provider
Estonia has awarded the tender for issuing electronic certificates for the country’s electronic identity to Belgium-based Zetes. The 10-year tender…
Kuwait extends deadline for mandatory biometrics registration
Kuwait has extended the deadline for submitting fingerprint data for the country’s central biometric database. Kuwaitis will be able to…
Bahrain to overhaul ID card system with Thales contract
The Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) of Bahrain has taken steps towards modernizing the country’s ID card system with the…
NIMC says ‘a lot of work’ ahead as Nigeria digital ID issuance passes 107M
Nigeria’s National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) says 107.3 million national identification numbers (NINs) have been issued as of this month,…
Peru’s digital ID under magnifying glass after national identification registry hit by criticism
The Peruvian national identification registry, which issues the country’s digital IDs, has found itself in turmoil after its employees initiated…
Kenya unveils ambitious digital ID, biometric passports issuance plans
Thirteen million Kenyans have already obtained the new generation Maisha Namba digital ID as the government hastens up to meet…
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