Identity Verification news and trends

Sam Altman’s World ID Wins Major Brand Partners
Startups // February 26, 2026

Tools for Humanity, the iris-scanning company co-founded by Sam Altman, is partnering with well-known brands to promote its World ID, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday (Feb. 26). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Banks Win When They Connect Risk Signals Across the Life Cycle
Fraud Prevention // February 26, 2026

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Experian Acquires AtData to Strengthen Identity Capabilities
Acquisitions // 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 article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Stronger Digital IDs Help Stop $34 Billion in Fraud Losses
Authentication // February 16, 2026

Fraudsters have been using artificial intelligence, automation and highly convincing impersonation tactics to steal identities. 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,...

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Banks Win When They Connect Risk Signals Across the Life Cycle

February 26, 2026
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Stronger Digital IDs Help Stop $34 Billion in Fraud Losses

February 16, 2026
Fraudsters have been using artificial intelligence, automation and highly convincing impersonation tactics to steal identities. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Synthetic IDs and Agent Bots Force Banks to Rethink Verification

January 21, 2026
Growth in a digital world requires standout digital infrastructure and tooling. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

AI-Powered Scams Force Banks Into Real-Time Fraud Defense

December 18, 2025
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Sam Altman’s World ID Wins Major Brand Partners

February 26, 2026
Tools for Humanity, the iris-scanning company co-founded by Sam Altman, is partnering with well-known brands to promote its World ID, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday (Feb. 26). 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 […]

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...

Google and Entrust Team to Combat Identity Fraud

February 09, 2026
Identity verification company Entrust has launched a security partnership with Google. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Bolt Picks Socure to Secure ID Verification Platform

February 05, 2026
Checkout and payments company Bolt has teamed with Socure to bolster its identity verification system. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...