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authID.ai Grabs Biometric ID Authentication Patent  
November 19, 2021

Biometric identity authentication platform authID.ai will get a patent Tuesday (Nov. 23) from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for a method that uses various attributes of a person, securely linked to a Primary Account Number (PAN) to authenticate the person’s identity.  Get the Full...

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LoginID, NFT PRO, Join Forces on NFT Security
November 18, 2021

Authentication provider LoginID has formed a partnership with NFT PRO, a company that makes tools to create, manage and distribute non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Why Always On Authentication is the Future of Online Security
November 18, 2021

Using a thumbprint or an iris scan to open a door is no longer something only seen in science fiction movies. Biometric security in the shape of fingerprint scanners and facial recognition is widely used, be it in police stations, military bases, banks or anywhere...

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Artists, Activists Protest Use of Amazon One Palm-Scanning Tech in Concert Venues 
November 17, 2021

Some artists and activists are giving a thumbs-down to the use of Amazon’s palm-scanning technology in concert venues. Some 200 artists and 30 groups have signed an open letter to the Red Rocks amphitheater, ticketing provider AXS and AEG (the parent company of AXS) demanding...

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Sift Acquires Keyless in Battle Against Account Takeover Fraud
November 17, 2021

Digital fraud prevention firm Sift has acquired Keyless, a company that provides passwordless and multi-factor authentication. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

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Binance CEO: KYC Mandate Causes 3% of Users to Leave
November 17, 2021

Changpeng Zhao, CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Binance, said only 3% of the company’s users left the exchange after know your customer (KYC) processes were made mandatory, Cointelegraph reported Wednesday (Nov. 17). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Paysera on Leveraging AI and Behavioral Analytics for a Seamless Customer Authentication Experience
November 17, 2021

It's tough for online businesses to tell good clients from bad during account opening, but artificial intelligence (AI) and behavioral analytics can eliminate some of the guesswork, says Kostas Noreika, co-founder of FinTech firm Paysera. In the Monetizing Digital Intent Tracker, Noreika discusses how the...

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AI, Behavioral Analytics Help Online Businesses Prevent Fraud, Find Good Customers
November 16, 2021

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Mastercard, Amigo Edu, idwall Deliver Digital ID to Virtual Student Exams
November 11, 2021

Mastercard, Amigo Edu and idwall are teaming up to bring digital identification to students taking virtual exams in Brazil, with an eye on transforming the education system for a secure and inclusive testing experience, according to a press release on Thursday (Nov. 11). Get the...