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G-Knot unveils finger vein crypto wallet

G-Knot, a pioneering biometrics technology company, today announced the launch of its limited presale for the world’s first finger vein crypto wallet – the first commercially available hardware wallet secured by finger vein biometrics.

Cairo Amman Bank deploys iris recognition to disburse payments to unbanked workers

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Cairo Amman Bank deploys iris recognition to disburse payments to unbanked workers

United Creations, an apparel manufacturing company in Jordan, has deployed iris recognition technology from IrisGuard to provide unbanked and migrant workers with direct access to slary payments.

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New iDenfy solution brings instant license checks to KYC workflows

iDenfy, a global RegTech provider of identity verification and fraud prevention solutions, announced its latest software solution that connects to the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) data source into its Know Your Customer (KYC) verification platform. Combined with other KYC tools, such as an additional license check option, companies will now have a new workflow option that instantly verifies any U.S. citizen's driver’s license faster. This will help ensure a higher level of accuracy while verifying new users in the U.S. market during the digital onboarding process.

The eyes have it: Ant International adds iris authentication to smart payment glasses

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The eyes have it: Ant International adds iris authentication to smart payment glasses

Ant International has added iris authentication to its smart payment spectacles.

Stripe demos face payments with NEC

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Stripe demos face payments with NEC

Stripe is exploring the integration of NEC's face recognition technology into its POS terminal for in-person payments.

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Ping Identity to acquire Keyless

Ping Identity, a leader in securing digital identities for the world’s largest enterprises, announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Keyless, a London-based innovator in privacy-preserving biometric authentication.

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UK businesses unprepared for identity verification rules

As the deadline for mandatory identity verification under the UK’s Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) approaches in just under three weeks, a new global pulse survey by Vistra, a leading provider of essential business services, finds that many international firms remain worryingly unprepared.

Ubank expands passkeys to online banking

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Ubank expands passkeys to online banking

National Australia Bank's digital unit Ubank has become the country's first lender to offers customers the option to ditch passwords in favour of passkeys for both app and online banking.

JPMorgan tells staff to register biometric data to access new HQ

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JPMorgan tells staff to register biometric data to access new HQ

JPMorgan Chase staffers will have to scan their fingerprints or eyes, rather than their ID badges, to access the bank's new New York headquarters.

India to add biometric authentication for UPI payments

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India to add biometric authentication for UPI payments

Indians will be able to authenticate payments made through the country's Unified Payments Interface via facial recognition or fingerprints, according to Reuters.

BritCard backlash: Fintech leaders warn against government monopoly on digital identity

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BritCard backlash: Fintech leaders warn against government monopoly on digital identity

Last week, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced a new digital identity scheme that would be mandatory in order to work in the UK. Dubbed BritCard, the new digital ID is intended to “combat illegal working while making it easier for the vast majority of people to use vital government services.” By ending the need for manual identity checks with paper-based records, the UK Government claims this will simplify applications for driving licenses, childcare and welfare, and streamline access to tax records.

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Eastnets and Facephi forge fraud fighting alliance

Eastnets, a global leader in compliance and payments security, and Facephi, the Spanish-based leader in biometric digital identity verification, today announced a landmark strategic partnership to combat financial crime worldwide.

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Mastercard joins forces with Smile ID to expand secure identity solutions across Africa

Mastercard has extended its strategic commercial partnership with Smile ID, an identity verification provider in Africa, to accelerate the rollout of secure digital identity solutions across the continent.

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Visa signs seven-year agreement with digital ID firm Tech5

Visa Inc. (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, and TECH5, an international provider of biometric and digital identity management technologies, today announced a long-term strategic collaboration to support the development and deployment of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) solutions globally.

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Keyo names Rudy Dajie as CEO

Keyo, a leader in palm-based identity for payments, check-in, ticketing, and ID, today announced the appointment of Rudy Dajie as Chief Executive Officer, effective August 26, 2025.

Latvian fintech startup Handwave raises $4.2 million for palm payments

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Latvian fintech startup Handwave raises $4.2 million for palm payments

Latvian fintech startup Handwave has raised $4.2 million in seed funding to launch its palm-based payment and identity platform in Europe and the US.

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BioCatch takes on social engineering scam market

BioCatch, which prevents financial crime by recognizing patterns in human behavior, today announced the launch of the latest edition of its behavior-based scam-fighting tool: BioCatch Scams360.

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PayJunction integrates with Twilio for AI-driven voice payments

PayJunction, a leading tech-focused payments company, announced today an integration with Twilio (NYSE: TWLO), the customer engagement platform providing real-time personalized experiences, that enables businesses to easily automate and scale their phone payment operations.

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G-Knot appoints Wes Kaplan CEO

G-Knot, a pioneering biometrics technology company developing the world’s first finger vein crypto wallet, today announced the appointment of Wes Kaplan as the company’s CEO.

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Clearspeed raises $60m for voice-based risk assessment tech

Clearspeed, the global leader in voice-based risk assessment technology, today announced it has secured $60 million in Series D funding, bringing the company’s total funding to $110 million.

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