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 28 out of 35 … [Read more...] about XRP Ledger’s DID Amendment Brings Decentralized Identity to Blockchain Transactions
ID Tech Digest – November 5, 2024
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: IN Groupe Completes Acquisition of Nexi’s eID Business IN Groupe, the French state-owned identity … [Read more...] about ID Tech Digest – November 5, 2024
IN Groupe Completes Acquisition of Nexi’s eID Business
IN Groupe, the French state-owned identity solutions provider, has completed its acquisition of Nexi's electronic ID (eID) business, marking a significant development in Europe's digital identity sector. The deal, which closed on November 4, 2024, … [Read more...] about IN Groupe Completes Acquisition of Nexi’s eID Business
Datasonic Acquires Majority Stake in Digital ID and Authentication Specialist
Malaysia-based Datasonic Group Bhd has announced its plan to acquire a 51 percent stake in Innov8tif Holdings Sdn Bhd from Revenue Group Bhd for RM40 million. The deal, signed on November 4, 2024, includes performance guarantees requiring Innov8tif … [Read more...] about Datasonic Acquires Majority Stake in Digital ID and Authentication Specialist
ID Tech Digest – October 31, 2024
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: Employees and Subscribers Voice Concerns Over T-Mobile’s CLEAR Biometric Login Policy T-Mobile’s new … [Read more...] about ID Tech Digest – October 31, 2024
IDEX Biometrics Appoints New CFO
IDEX Biometrics has announced the appointment of Kristian Flaten as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective November 1, 2024. The appointment comes as the company expands the reach of its biometric authentication solutions, recently … [Read more...] about IDEX Biometrics Appoints New CFO
LSEG Risk Intelligence Unveils AI-Driven Solutions for Global Payment and IDV
LSEG Risk Intelligence, a division of the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), has launched two verification solutions incorporating biometric authentication and digital identity validation to address evolving fraud challenges in financial services. … [Read more...] about LSEG Risk Intelligence Unveils AI-Driven Solutions for Global Payment and IDV
IQE Abruptly Swaps CEO Amid Trade Tensions
British semiconductor company IQE, a key supplier for Apple's facial recognition components, announced the abrupt departure of its CEO Americo Lemos. The company's Chief Financial Officer, Jutta Meier, who brings extensive experience from Intel's … [Read more...] about IQE Abruptly Swaps CEO Amid Trade Tensions
ID Tech Digest – October 29, 2024
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: Ernst & Young Acquires Dignari Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) has acquired Dignari, LLC, a … [Read more...] about ID Tech Digest – October 29, 2024
Meta Brings Back Facial Recognition to Combat ‘Celeb-Bait’ Scams
Meta is reintroducing facial recognition technology on Facebook and Instagram to tackle the growing issue of ‘celeb-bait’ scams, where scammers use AI-generated images of celebrities to promote fraudulent schemes. This marks a significant shift … [Read more...] about Meta Brings Back Facial Recognition to Combat ‘Celeb-Bait’ Scams
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