UNICEF in search of firm to co-design youth digital credentialing system
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), under its Generation Unlimited (GenU) initiative, is looking for a company to create and…
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FIDO’s Andrew Shikiar predicts the triumph of wallets in 2026
At the annual Identity Identity & Policy Forum, it’s a tradition for Andrew Shikiar, CEO of the FIDO Alliance, to…
NIST develops playbook for online use cases of digital credentials in financial services
In conversations about the accuracy of biometric technologies, one acronym is almost certain to come up. Testing and benchmarking by…
Better Identity Coalition wants to provide US with rules for verifiable credentials
The U.S. is seeing a rise in digital identity initiatives: 16 states have so far rolled out Mobile driver’s licenses…
Calling Utah: SEDI offers template for fast-tracking digital identity schemes
A presentation from Chief Privacy Officer for the State of Utah Christopher Bramwell at the FIDO Identity Policy Forum looks…
Au10tix IDV, deepfake detection helps Microsoft improve internal partner validation
Microsoft has reduced fake account openings by 90 percent on its businesses compliance and fraud screening platform OneVet, thanks to…
New Aadhaar app launches, India’s digital ID coming to Google Wallet
India has launched a new Aadhaar mobile app with updated features for biometric liveness, age verification, data minimization and credential…
PNG SevisWallet will transform how government issues personal credentials
Papua New Guinea (PNG) has officially made available the SevisWallet digital identity wallet for download, allowing Papuans to use the…
DCI launches digital identity interoperability standards for social protection
In financial development initiatives, the aim is to ensure benefits reach the right people while reducing duplication and fraud. Authorities…
Telefónica Tech launches self-sovereign identity tool based on verifiable credentials
Telefónica’s digital business unit, Telefónica Tech, has announced the launch of a self-sovereign identity product based on verifiable credentials. A…
