Identity news and trends

Legacy Identity Systems Push Billions Out the Back Door
Consumer Insights // November 28, 2025

Identity makes the world of commerce and payments go ‘round. But its fundamental role in driving modern customer experiences and defending against fraud can often fade to the background. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Cerby Raises $40 Million to Expand Identity Security Automation Platform
Investments // May 28, 2025

Cerby has raised $40 million in a Series B funding round to expand the capabilities and the adoption of its identity security automation platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

‘Unbeatable’ Fake IDs Become Booming Underground Business
Identity // February 16, 2025

While digital identity crimes are an ever-present threat, fake physical IDs have never gone away. 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,...

Intellicheck CEO: Parents, Platforms and Legislation Critical for Age Verification as TikTok Comes Back Online
Authentication // January 21, 2025

TikTok’s existential crisis is seemingly over — the platform went dark for only a matter of hours this past weekend. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Legacy Identity Systems Push Billions Out the Back Door

November 28, 2025
Identity makes the world of commerce and payments go ‘round. But its fundamental role in driving modern customer experiences and defending against fraud can often fade to the background. 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 […]

Latin America May Offer Roadmap for Passkeys to Replace Passwords

December 09, 2024
The passwordless future has long been promised, but has long been just over the horizon — remaining more an aspiration than a reality. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Prove Identity Says Checkmarks Are Future of ID Verification in the Age of AI

October 10, 2024
More than 30 years ago, a cartoon appeared in the New Yorker, now made famous by any number of memes and framed pictures — a canine perched at a computer,...

Bot? Fraudster? New Technology Finds Legit Users Without Compromising User Experience

July 25, 2024
The most sustainable and effective business successes frequently come from striking the right balances. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Cerby Raises $40 Million to Expand Identity Security Automation Platform

May 28, 2025
Cerby has raised $40 million in a Series B funding round to expand the capabilities and the adoption of its identity security automation platform. 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 […]

‘Unbeatable’ Fake IDs Become Booming Underground Business

February 16, 2025
While digital identity crimes are an ever-present threat, fake physical IDs have never gone away. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

iCapital to Add ‘Reusable Financial Identity’ With Parallel Markets Acquisition

January 16, 2025
FinTech company iCapital plans to enhance its alternative investment marketplace platform for the wealth and asset management industries by acquiring Parallel Markets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Prove Acquires Portabl to Offer Reusable Digital Identities

January 15, 2025
Identity verification firm Prove has acquired fellow digital identity company Portabl. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...