IDV / AML / KYB / Biometrics
Mastercard Launches Payment Passkey Service, Replacing OTPs with Biometric Authentication
Mastercard has launched its Payment Passkey Service, a biometric authentication system designed to replace one-time passwords (OTPs) with device-native biometrics for secure online payment verification.
CrowdStrike to Acquire Adaptive Shield to Deliver Integrated SaaS Security Posture Management
CrowdStrike announced its acquisition of Adaptive Shield to enhance SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) across its Falcon platform, enabling comprehensive protection for SaaS, cloud, and
nCino to Acquire FullCircl for $135m
nCino, the worldwide leader in cloud banking, has agreed to acquire UK-based regtech platform FullCircl for $135 million, enhancing its regulatory and compliance automation capabilities
Anonybit Expands Biometric Modality Support with Iris and Voice Recognition
Anonybit, a leader in decentralized biometric data security, has expanded its Decentralized Biometric Cloud by adding iris and voice recognition to its existing suite, which
ID.me Share Sales May Point to IPO
ID.me, the digital identity verification platform, is facilitating share sales for employees and early investors, valuing the company at $1.8 billion, up from its previous
Experian Buys Brazilian Cyber Security Firm ClearSale in $350 Million Deal
Experian has agreed to acquire Brazilian cybersecurity firm ClearSale for $350 million to strengthen its identity and fraud (ID&F) services in Brazil, marking a significant
Cleveland Browns, Aramark Sports + Entertainment, and Wicket Take Frictionless Technology to Next Level with Large-Scale Deployment of Express Access Concessions
In collaboration with Aramark Sports + Entertainment and Wicket, the Cleveland Browns have expanded their frictionless concession technology at Huntington Bank Field with Express Access,
Visa to Buy UK Fraud Fighting Tech Provider Featurespace
Visa has signed a definitive agreement to acquire UK-based AI-powered fraud detection company Featurespace. Featurespace is known for its machine learning-based technology used by major
IN Groupe Begins Exclusive Negotiations to Acquire Idemia Smart Identity
IN Groupe, the French firm specializing in identity solutions and secure digital services at the cutting edge of technology, electronics, and biometrics, has entered exclusive
Mastercard Beefs Up its Cyber Defenses With its Recorded Future Acquisition
Mastercard has acquired cybersecurity firm Recorded Future for $2.65 billion to bolster its fraud detection and cyber defense capabilities, mainly using artificial intelligence for deeper
UR® Code Digital Identity Verification Breakthrough Announced by FaceTec
FaceTec, the biometric industry leader that invented the 3D FaceMap, has introduced U.R. Codes, a new biometric protocol for remote identity verification that enhances security
Personal Data Protection Innovator PrivacyHawk Blows Past 1 Million Users, Announces New Funding Round
PrivacyHawk, a leader in personal data protection, has surpassed 1 million users and secured an additional $3 million in funding from investors, including K Street