U.S. lawmakers renew call for probe of TSA’s use of biometrics, AI
Lawmakers once again are expressing concerns about the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) use of biometric technologies, including facial recognition and…
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ID.me partnership with Detroit Pistons aims to sort real NBA fans from bots
Things are looking up for the NBA’s Detroit Pistons, as the team marks its first respectable season in years with…
ThreatMark raises $23M to combat fraud as volumes hit grim milestones
While money is rapidly flowing into the coffers of criminals carrying out fraud around the world, capital is being invested…
Digital visa policies to ease issuance amid global tourism recovery
While the global tourism sector witnessed a significant boom in 2024, with figures reaching 96 percent of pre-pandemic levels according…
Mandatory digital ID for banking policy goes into effect in Ethiopia
An Ethiopian government policy requiring the mandatory use of the national digital ID otherwise known as Fayda for banking transactions…
Ver.iD
Ver.iD’s platform offers a suite of digital verification products tailored to meet your every need from strong logins to quick…
Brazil, Argentina, Uzbekistan implement biometric-enabled gambling regulations
Regulated and legal sports betting has launched in Brazil as 2025 gets under way. Bettors can open accounts if they’re…
mDLs accepted at bars, casinos in more US states
The U.S. is increasing the number of mobile driver licenses (mDLs) while digital documents find new uses in bars and…
Amsterdam startup Ver.iD raises $2M for European expansion
Digital identity verification company Ver.iD has raised 2 million euros (US$2.05 million) in angel funding as it prepares to kick…
Veterans Affairs begins move to secure sign-in with Login.gov or ID.me
A post from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) breaks down how the agency is transitioning to digital ID…
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