Digital Identity news and trends

Regula Warns Digital Identity Has a Human Problem
Digital Identity // May 05, 2026

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PayPal Debuts Tool to Help Advertisers ID Customers
eCommerce // April 27, 2026

PayPal has debuted PayPal Ads ID, which it calls an “advertising identifier” rooted in verified commerce relationships. 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...

Treasury Chief Says Smarter AML Starts With Better Identity
AML // April 23, 2026

A Wednesday (April 22) hearing on sanctions and illicit finance placed the machinery of anti-money laundering (AML) under scrutiny, as lawmakers and Treasury officials examined whether existing frameworks are keeping pace with the speed and structure of modern payments. Get the Full Story Complete the...

71% of Billion-Dollar Firms Face Agent Identity Threats
Digital Identity // April 17, 2026

Agent-driven identity threats are becoming a defining challenge for enterprises as they scale revenue and expand across markets, increasing fraud risk and customer friction. “Scale Amplification: How Revenue Amplifies Agent-Driven Identity,” a collaboration between PYMNTS Intelligence and Trulioo, examines how digital identity challenges evolve as...

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Why the DIY KYC Model Is Facing a Fraud Reality Check

May 14, 2026
A collaboration between PYMNTS Intelligence and Trulioo, “Built or Bought: How KYC/KYB Ownership Shapes Risk, Cost and Growth” examines how companies’ choices about identity verification ownership shape fraud risk, operating costs and growth. The report is based on a survey of 350 global firms conducted from Aug. 1-Sept. 10, 2025, and explores how firms manage […]

Regula Warns Digital Identity Has a Human Problem

May 05, 2026
Identity and authentication in financial services are having a moment. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

71% of Billion-Dollar Firms Face Agent Identity Threats

April 17, 2026
Agent-driven identity threats are becoming a defining challenge for enterprises as they scale revenue and expand across markets, increasing fraud risk and customer friction. “Scale Amplification: How Revenue Amplifies Agent-Driven...

Why Friction Is Not the Enemy in Identity Verification

March 30, 2026
For digital commerce and financial services, onboarding represents the first real test of trust between a platform and a customer. The process determines whether identity verification protects the ecosystem, including...

Quick Reads
PayPal Debuts Tool to Help Advertisers ID Customers

April 27, 2026
PayPal has debuted PayPal Ads ID, which it calls an “advertising identifier” rooted in verified commerce relationships. 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. By completing this form, you agree […]

Utah Bill Aims to Create Voluntary Digital ID

March 16, 2026
A Utah bill that was passed by the state Legislature and now awaits the governor’s signature would create a voluntary digital identity program. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Experian Acquires AtData to Strengthen Identity Capabilities

February 23, 2026
Experian acquired AtData, a data and intelligence company employing “email insights technology,” according to a Monday (Feb. 23) news release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Apple Launches Digital ID in Wallet

November 12, 2025
Apple launched Digital ID, a new feature that lets users create and present an identification in Apple Wallet using information from their United States passport. Get the Full Story Complete...