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WhatsApp Users Might Have to Verify ID for Payments
October 25, 2021

WhatsApp users might soon have to verify their identities to make payments on the platform, according to an XDA report Monday (Oct. 25) pointing to new strings in the latest WhatsApp beta release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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SentiLink Unveils ‘First-of-Its-Kind’ KYC Product
October 21, 2021

The identity verification company SentiLink says it is expanding its services to offer a know your customer (KYC) product. 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...

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FIDO Alliance: Passwords Still Used More Often Than More Secure Methods
October 18, 2021

With a goal of providing a “Fast IDentity Online,” the FIDO Alliance has debuted its Online Authentication Barometer to keep tabs on the use of secure authentication technologies among the general public, according to a Monday (Oct. 18) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Equifax Debuts Digital Identity Services to Boost Trust, Onboarding
October 13, 2021

Equifax has rolled out a new Digital Identity-as-a-Service capability, along with a new partnership with Bonifii as the first to adopt the tool, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Global Fraud Risks Reduced With Real Time, Cross Platform ID Verification
October 13, 2021

As firms move beyond domestic markets and capture new business and revenue streams in other countries, they’ve got to step up their efforts to ensure that they’re letting “good” customers transact, while keeping fraudsters at bay. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Digital Driver’s Licenses Herald New Age of ‘Mobile ID Choice’
October 13, 2021

It’s time to ditch the plastic — that is, if you want to. 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 newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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UAE Digital-First Bank Mashreq NEO Debuts Facial Recognition
October 12, 2021

Digital bank Mashreq NEO, based in the United Arab Emirates, is letting residents open bank accounts with facial recognition technology, the Khaleej Times reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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ComplyCube SaaS Platform Fights ID Fraud With Multi-Bureau Checks
October 12, 2021

ID verification provider ComplyCube on Tuesday (Oct. 12) debuted a multi-bureau verification service that features comprehensive credit agency data, government sources and propriety databases and uses artificial intelligence (AI)-powered screening to improve match rates, reduces false positives and accelerates customer onboarding. Get the Full Story...

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AI’s Love of Complexity Is Perfect Match for Digital Business Verification
October 05, 2021

Digital identity verification solutions have advanced so far and fast that they’re now a staple within the technology arsenal of most consumer-facing organizations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...