Digital Identification news and trends

Kenya Attempts to Breathe New Life Into Digital ID Scheme
emea // January 30, 2023

The Kenyan government is pushing for a nationwide digital ID scheme. But the years-long implementation so far has been beset with complications. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

An Insider on Why Banks Must Collaborate to Stay Ahead of Fraud
Digital Identity // December 15, 2022

With a single fake identity, bad actors can wreak havoc by going from bank to bank and exploiting it for all they can get. In the “Digital Identity Tracker®," Lisa Zeimetz of First National Bank and Trust explains why information sharing among banks and employing...

Information Sharing Helps Banks Fight Consumer Identity Fraud
Digital Identity // December 14, 2022

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PYMNTS Intelligence: How Telemedicine Is Driving Digital Identity Verification Adoption in Healthcare
Authentication // January 27, 2022

The pandemic prompted a quick, widespread digital transformation in the healthcare space, characterized by virtual care becoming the norm for routine medical appointments. A recent survey found that 56% of hospital and health system leaders plan to increase telemedicine investments over the next two years, suggesting that the sector’s decision-makers...

Interviews & Exclusives
TSA Sees Biometrics as Next-Gen ID Verification Tool

December 10, 2021
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Digital ID, Biometrics Help Marijuana Dispensaries Tackle Automated Vending Compliance

November 22, 2021
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Fast Adds Authentication To Extend One-Click Checkout Technology Beyond Amazon

February 12, 2021
From the name of the business to the core use case, San Francisco-based startup Fast knows what it wants to do and does it quickly. Get the Full Story Complete...

Creating An ‘Anchor Of Trust’ In The Battle Against CNP Fraud

June 24, 2020
As the world must go increasingly digital — perhaps permanently — people who had resisted the great shift to eCommerce have had to make the leap. Get the Full Story...

Quick Reads
UK Post Office’s ID App to Enable Crypto Purchases

September 10, 2021
U.K-based users of the Post Office’s EasyID identity-verification app will be able to buy cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin using a voucher system from Swarm Markets, a cryptocurrency exchange claiming to be the world’s first regulated decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol.   Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access […]

Wirecard Partners With India To Create Digital Taxpayer ID Cards

May 22, 2019
Wirecard, the global digital financial technology company, announced on Wednesday (May 22) that it has partnered with India’s government-owned UTI Infrastructure Technology and Services Limited (UTIITSL) to facilitate the issuing...