Digital Identity news and trends

World Foundation Raises $52 Million as AI Drives Demand for ID Solutions
Investments // July 24, 2026

World Foundation raised $52.5 million in new funding to bring World ID technology to organizations, consumers and artificial intelligence (AI) agents. 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...

What Happens When the Customer You Rejected Was Real
Digital Identity // June 10, 2026

Digital identity verification has long been measured primarily by one standard: how effectively it stops fraud. But new data suggests many organizations may be focusing on the wrong side of the ledger. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Why the DIY KYC Model Is Facing a Fraud Reality Check
Digital Identity // 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...

Regula Warns Digital Identity Has a Human Problem
Digital Identity // 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 — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this...

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What Happens When the Customer You Rejected Was Real

June 10, 2026
Digital identity verification has long been measured primarily by one standard: how effectively it stops fraud. But new data suggests many organizations may be focusing on the wrong side of the ledger. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional […]

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...

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...

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World Foundation Raises $52 Million as AI Drives Demand for ID Solutions

July 24, 2026
World Foundation raised $52.5 million in new funding to bring World ID technology to organizations, consumers and artificial intelligence (AI) agents. 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, […]

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...

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...