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Holonym Foundation Acquires Gitcoin Passport in $10M Deal to Create ‘Proof of Humanity’ Network

The Holonym Foundation has announced the acquisition of Gitcoin Passport in a $10 million deal to create a comprehensive Proof of Humanity network. The…

February 10, 2025

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CLEAR Brings Expedited Screening Tech to Portland International Airport

CLEAR has announced the launch of its identity verification technology at Portland International Airport (PDX), marking the company’s expansion to its 59th…

February 10, 2025

Growing Opposition to Uganda’s Mandatory Biometric Voter System Plans for 2026 Elections

Opposition is mounting against Uganda’s proposed mandatory biometric voter system planned for implementation in the 2026 general elections, with experts and…

February 10, 2025

RBI Proposes Additional Factor Authentication for International Online Transactions

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced plans to implement Additional Factor Authentication (AFA) for international online transactions, extending…

February 10, 2025

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Five Arrested in Argentina for Fraudulent Scheme Mimicking Worldcoin’s Biometric Collection

Argentine authorities have arrested five individuals accused of attempting to illegally obtain biometric data by impersonating activities associated with the…

February 10, 2025

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Pune Airport Launches DigiYatra Biometric System at New Terminal, Expanding Digital Travel Infrastructure

Pune International Airport has implemented the DigiYatra biometric self-boarding system at its new terminal, marking a significant expansion of the airport’s…

February 10, 2025

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Bahrain Launches eKey 2.0 Digital Identity System with Biometric Authentication

Bahrain has unveiled eKey 2.0, an advanced digital authentication system developed through collaboration between the Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA)…

February 10, 2025

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Nashville International Airport Implements Facial Recognition Technology Across Multiple Touchpoints

Nashville International Airport (BNA) has deployed facial recognition technology as part of its $1.4 billion BNA Vision expansion and renovation initiative.…

February 10, 2025

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AI Update: National Security, Tariffs, and a $20B Startup Without a Product

Welcome to the newest edition of ID Tech’s AI update. Here’s the latest big news on the shifting landscape of AI and identity technology: Australia has banned…

February 7, 2025

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ID Tech Digest – February 7, 2025

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: Advanced LiDAR…

February 7, 2025

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