Welcome to ID Tech’s digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today:
Dubai Launches Biometric Blockchain Card for Secure Digital Asset Management
A new biometric-secured blockchain card, the sAxess card, has launched in Dubai, integrating fingerprint authentication with blockchain technology for secure digital asset access. Developed by Serenity, the card provides biometric authentication for wallet access, encrypted storage for wallet seed phrases, and a user-friendly interface designed for both experienced and non-technical users. The launch event, hosted at The St. Regis Dubai, The Palm, showcased the card’s security features, which enable user onboarding in under three minutes. The technology builds on a 2024 collaboration between Serenity and IDEMIA and incorporates Real-World Assets and Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks into Serenity’s Decentralized Data Survivability Protocol.
Regula Reports 52 Percent Global User Growth in 2023
Regula has reported a 52 percent year-over-year increase in its global user base, now serving 152 million online users. The growth reflects rising demand for identity verification solutions across finance, e-commerce, government services, and travel. Latin America saw particularly strong adoption, with Colombia experiencing 241 percent growth and Mexico seeing a 156 percent increase, aligning with Mexico’s expanding biometric banking regulations. Regula’s solutions include the Regula Document Reader SDK, recently updated to support new ISO facial data standards, and the Regula Face SDK, covering over 14,800 identity document templates across 251 countries and territories.
Attestiv Launches AI-Powered Context Analysis to Combat Video Deepfakes
Attestiv has introduced a major upgrade to its video deepfake detection platform with new AI-powered Context Analysis capabilities. The enhancement examines metadata, descriptions, and transcripts to identify signs of manipulation, providing users with a quick authenticity assessment. The platform, designed to counter increasingly sophisticated deepfake threats, integrates generative AI technology to improve detection accuracy. Attestiv Video with Context Analysis is available to consumers and businesses, with a free version allowing up to five scans per month and premium options offering additional features, including API access for enterprises. The release follows growing industry concerns over deepfake risks and builds on advancements in scene recognition and context-based verification.
Collins Aerospace to Lead Digital Transformation of Manila’s Main Airport
Collins Aerospace has been selected to lead the digital transformation of Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport in partnership with New NAIA Infrastructure Corp. The project, set to begin in May, will introduce biometric screening systems, self-service kiosks, and automated baggage handling solutions to improve efficiency and passenger experience. The phased rollout will see core passenger processing and baggage tracking systems operational by August, with biometric boarding gates and pre-security e-gates scheduled for completion by September 2025. The upgrade includes an advanced Airport Operational Database and Resource Management System for optimizing staffing and resource allocation.
Papaya Global Partners with Sumsub to Boost Global Payroll Security
Papaya Global has partnered with Sumsub to enhance security and compliance for global workforce payments using AI-powered fraud prevention solutions. Sumsub’s automated verification and compliance technologies will be integrated into Papaya Global’s payroll platform, which operates in over 160 countries. The partnership aims to strengthen fraud detection while ensuring efficient international payment processing. Papaya Global’s licensed payments arm, Azimo, will use Sumsub’s AI-powered verification to maintain regulatory compliance and streamline cross-border transactions. The collaboration follows Sumsub’s recent membership in the EU Payments Association, reinforcing its role in addressing rising identity fraud challenges.
Digital Domain and TOPPAN Partner to Create Advanced Virtual Humans Using Biometrics
Digital Domain Content and TOPPAN Holdings have partnered to develop high-resolution virtual human avatars using biometric data capture technology. The collaboration integrates TOPPAN’s Light Stage scanning technologies with Digital Domain’s virtual human development expertise, enabling lifelike digital avatars for various industries. Biometric data will be collected at TOPPAN’s VIRTUAL HUMAN LAB and processed through Digital Domain’s Momentum Cloud platform. The initiative aims to address labor shortages and improve service experiences in sectors such as entertainment, hospitality, retail, education, and healthcare. The companies plan to streamline production workflows to reduce costs and lead times while maintaining high-quality output. A comprehensive virtual human solution business is expected to launch by the end of fiscal 2025, leveraging Digital Domain’s cloud platform for global deployment.
Business Arena Partners with iDenfy to Boost AML and KYC Security Measures
Business Arena has partnered with identity verification provider iDenfy to strengthen its anti-money laundering and Know Your Customer processes using AI-powered verification technology. The collaboration will integrate iDenfy’s platform, which supports over 3,000 document types from more than 200 countries and territories, into Business Arena’s customer onboarding system. A key feature is iDenfy’s facial recognition system, which employs three-dimensional face mapping and fraud detection techniques to counter deepfake and 3D mask-based attacks. The partnership also enhances AML screening by providing real-time risk notifications and automated checks against global Politically Exposed Persons lists, law enforcement watchlists, and international sanctions databases.
Signicat Partners with Strise to Launch Unified KYC-AML Compliance Platform
Signicat and Strise have partnered to deliver an integrated Know-Your-Customer and Anti-Money Laundering compliance solution for financial institutions. The collaboration combines Signicat’s digital identity verification expertise with Strise’s AML automation software to streamline compliance processes through a unified system. The platform will provide automated customer verification, real-time risk assessment, and customizable compliance workflows, reducing operational complexity for compliance professionals. Strise has established itself in the Nordic financial sector, serving clients such as Corpay, Nordea, and SpareBank 1, while Signicat has expanded its capabilities through acquisitions and partnerships, including Sphonic and AsiaVerify.
EU Approves 6-Month Rollout Plan for Digital Border Entry System
The European Union has approved a phased implementation of its Entry/Exit System, marking a shift in how non-EU travelers are processed at borders. The rollout will span six months, with the first 60 days operating without biometric capabilities. By the three-month mark, at least half of border crossings must integrate biometric technology, with full implementation replacing manual passport stamping by the end of the transition period. The system, which records biometric data such as fingerprints and facial images, aims to enhance security, reduce identity fraud, and improve tracking of stays within the Schengen area. The launch, pending European Parliament approval, is expected in October after previous delays due to technical readiness concerns. The phased approach is meant to give member states flexibility in adapting to infrastructure requirements, ensuring a smoother transition for travelers and border officials.
BioEnable’s Iris Scanner Certified for India’s Aadhaar ID System
BioEnable Technologies has received Standardisation Testing and Quality Certification (STQC) approval for its IriUniverse-One iris scanner, allowing its integration with India’s Aadhaar digital ID system. The Android-compatible scanner captures biometric data from one eye at a time, adding to the growing ecosystem of Aadhaar-supported authentication devices. The certification process ensures compliance with technical and security standards, requiring both an STQC-issued Public Device Certificate and a UIDAI Certificate. This approval comes amid Aadhaar’s increasing integration into government services, including recent implementations in Goods and Services Tax registration.
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March 6, 2025 – by Tony Bitzionis and Alex Perala
