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North Carolina to Launch Digital Driver’s Licenses by Mid-2025
North Carolina is set to modernize its driver’s license system with the introduction of digital versions by mid-2025, joining a growing number of U.S. states…
Google Delays Chrome Third-Party Cookie Phase-Out to 2025 Amid Regulatory Concerns
Google has announced a delay until 2025 for phasing out third-party cookies in the Chrome browser, along with modifications to its original strategy. The…
Amsterdam’s Ver.iD Raises €2M to Expand Digital Identity Verification Platform
Amsterdam-based digital identity verification startup Ver.iD has secured €2 million in new funding to advance its technology platform and expand market…
New York State Launches Digital ID System, Starting with Rochester Bars
New York State has introduced a digital version of state-issued identification called the New York Mobile ID, with initial implementation taking place at bars…
Biometric Digital Identity in Travel Industry to Hit $72B Revenue by 2028
The travel and hospitality industry is projected to generate $72 billion in revenue from biometric digital identity technologies by 2028, growing at a compound…
GSTN Implements Biometric Aadhaar Authentication for GST Registration in Arunachal Pradesh
The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has implemented new biometric Aadhaar authentication requirements for GST registration applicants in Arunachal…
Chennai Airport to Launch Biometric Immigration System in 2025, Cutting Processing Time by 60%
Chennai Airport is implementing a new biometric immigration clearance system in January 2025 that will significantly reduce processing times for international…
Ethiopia Mandates Faida Digital ID System for New Bank Accounts in Addis Ababa
The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has implemented a new requirement mandating all banks in Addis Ababa to use the Fayda digital ID system when opening new…
Illinois to Launch Digital Driver’s Licenses and State IDs in 2025
Illinois is joining a growing wave of U.S. states implementing mobile driver’s licenses (mDLs), as part of a comprehensive package of new laws taking effect in…