Bahamas Advances National Digital ID as Foundation for Government Services
The Bahamas government is moving ahead with a national digital identity system intended to give citizens and businesses a single secure credential for…
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CBUAE Pilots Biometric Payments with PopID and Network International
The Central Bank of the UAE has launched a proof-of-concept for biometric payments at the Dubai Land Department, testing how facial recognition and palm scans…
Djibouti Partners With Visa to Develop National Digital Wallet
Djibouti has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Visa to co-develop a national “Smart Wallet” that will serve as both a digital payments channel…
Laos to Launch Nationwide Digital ID Cards in October 2025 with Vietnam Support
Laos is set to modernize its national identification system with the nationwide launch of digital ID cards in October 2025, marking the country’s shift from…
World Partners With Rappi, Expands World ID Availability to Taiwan
World is expanding its digital identity footprint with two new initiatives aimed at increasing access to its World ID platform. The company has announced a…
900,000 Assam Residents Have Aadhaar Biometric Data Unlocked in 2024
Over 900,000 residents of Assam, India have had their Aadhaar biometric data successfully unlocked during 2024, according to an announcement by Assam Chief…
World Bank Expands Nigeria’s Digital ID Target to 180 Million, Extends Project to 2026
The World Bank has expanded Nigeria’s National Identification Numbers (NIN) enrollment target from 148 million to 180 million under the Digital Identity for…
Kazakhstan to Launch National System for Biometric Authentication by Year’s End: PM
Kazakhstan plans to launch a centralized national system for remote biometric authentication, marking a significant advancement in the country’s digital…
ID Tech Digest – October 9, 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: European…
Ghana Launches Digital ID App Linked to National Biometric Database
Ghana has launched the “CitizenApp”, a digital platform designed to enhance public service delivery and streamline government interactions. Officially…