Digital identity to boost security and efficiency in finance across the globe
In an era where digital transformation is reshaping industries, digital identity is emerging as a cornerstone for the financial sector,…
Japan
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Biometrics cutting the line of in-person payments innovations: Mastercard
Mastercard sees biometrics for in-store payments as a part of a broader shift towards seamless interactions of all kinds, as…
Australia and Japan showcase cross-border verifiable credentials
In recent years, Australia and Japan have both launched digital identity initiatives allowing their citizens to verify themselves online. The…
Biometric cards adapt with national digital identity systems
Governments in various countries are adopting and adapting digital identity systems with or based on cards. The Nepal government is…
iOS 18 APIs suggest more digital ID integrations coming to Apple Wallet
A set of APIs bundled with iOS 18 indicates that more digital IDs may soon be integrated with Apple Wallet….
Japan opens national ID to integration with digital wallets
Slated for late next spring, residents of Japan with a My Number card will gain the ability to integrate it…
2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo will feature NEC biometric payment and access technology
The 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo in Japan will feature a comprehensive facial recognition system developed by NEC for cashless payments and visitor…
Japan faces uptick in forged ‘My Number’ ID cards amid system errors
Authorities in Japan are dealing with a rise in cases involving forged ‘My Number’ national ID cards, a critical component…
EU-Japan MoU on digital ID, trust services cooperation in the offing
The European Union Commission and the Digital Agency of Japan are expected to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that…
Fujitsu scolded for identity error in Japan’s My Number system
Japan’s My Number personal ID system is planning to allow digital identity documents as valid proof of identity when obtaining…
