ID Tech Digest – February 9, 2026

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:

Duna Raises €30M Series A Led by CapitalG to Expand Automated Business Verification

Duna has raised €30 million in a Series A funding round led by CapitalG to support expansion of its automated business verification platform. The company says the capital will accelerate product development, global go-to-market efforts, and adoption of its business identity and compliance tooling. The raise highlights investor interest in technologies that streamline onboarding and verification for corporate customers.

Canada Opens Public Review for CAN/CGSI-120 Biometric Authentication Standard

Canada’s government has opened a public consultation on the draft CAN/CGSI-120 biometric authentication standard, seeking stakeholder feedback prior to finalization. The standard covers design, implementation, and governance considerations for biometric authentication systems across public and private sectors. Officials say the review is intended to build consensus and ensure the standard is practical, secure, and aligned with privacy expectations.

Veriff Acquires Vespia to Add KYB Capabilities to Identity Verification Platform

Identity verification vendor Veriff has acquired Vespia to enhance its platform with Know-Your-Business (KYB) capabilities, broadening its coverage from individual identity proofing to corporate entity verification. The move positions Veriff to serve regulated onboarding use cases where both personal and business identities must be verified. The acquisition reflects consolidation in identity verification tooling as providers seek full-spectrum compliance solutions.

France Signs MoU to Coordinate European Digital Identity Wallet Implementation

France has signed a memorandum of understanding with other EU partners aimed at coordinating the implementation of European Digital Identity (EUDI) wallets. The agreement emphasizes interoperability, shared technical frameworks, and joint pilot efforts to meet the EU’s 2026 wallet deployment deadlines. Officials describe the MoU as a step toward harmonizing national approaches within the broader EUDI Wallet landscape.

SK Telecom Joins FIDO Alliance Board as Passkeys Adoption Accelerates

SK Telecom has joined the board of the FIDO Alliance amid accelerating global adoption of passkeys and passwordless authentication methods. The move underscores SK Telecom’s commitment to open standards and secure authentication ecosystems that reduce reliance on passwords and traditional credentials. Alliance leadership says the appointment reflects broader momentum toward interoperable, phishing-resistant identity technologies.

Victoria Launches Digital Birth Certificate Trial Tied to Service Victoria Wallet

Victoria’s government has launched a trial of digital birth certificates integrated with the Service Victoria Wallet, enabling residents to hold a verified birth record on their mobile device. The initiative aims to simplify access to identity documentation for government services and reduce dependency on physical certificates. Officials position the trial as part of broader digital identity and credential adoption efforts in the state.

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By the ID Tech Editorial Team