Cass Kennedy

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is seeking an industry partner to implement a comprehensive non-citizen supervision program that will heavily rely on biometric identification and digital identity verification systems. […]

The XRP Ledger has implemented its Digital Identity (DID) Amendment through XLS-40, marking a significant development in blockchain-based identity management. The amendment, activated on October 30, 2024, received approval from […]

China’s Ministry of Public Security and the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) have jointly introduced a new network identity proposal that aims to enhance data security and real-name registration across […]

Microsoft has announced that Microsoft Authenticator will support passkeys natively starting in mid-January 2025, marking a significant advancement in phishing-resistant authentication methods. The implementation builds on Microsoft’s broader push toward […]

Tencent and Visa have announced a strategic partnership to implement palm recognition payment technology in Singapore, marking a significant development in the country’s biometric payment landscape. The initiative, unveiled at […]

New Zealand is implementing a comprehensive Trust Framework for digital identity services, joining a growing number of countries adopting standardized approaches to digital identity management. The framework, which will take […]

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has successfully completed a groundbreaking proof-of-concept (PoC) demonstrating a fully digital travel experience using digital wallets and biometric verification. The test, conducted with two […]

IDnow Trust Services AB, a joint venture between identity verification provider IDnow and system integrator ESYSCO, has received certification as a Qualified Trust Service Provider (QTSP) under EU Regulation 910/2014 […]

BioCatch, a provider of behavioral biometric technology for fraud detection, has reported 40 percent year-over-year growth in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) through Q3 2024. The growth comes amid increasing demand […]

Anthony Sengbe, Executive Director of Liberia’s National Elections Commission (NEC), has highlighted the successful transition from optical mark recognition to biometric voter registration during the 2023 General Elections. The implementation, […]