Masha Borak

Moldova launched its EVO 2.0 digital ID wallet and signed a partnership with Mastercard to advance digital identity, payments and EUDI Wallet readiness.

The agreement resolves a standoff between the EC, which had pushed for mandatory portrait images, and a bloc of member states that objected on privacy grounds.

Tools for Humanity investigated allegations tied to Thai business dealings and Worldcoin finances as it shifts beyond crypto.

The fresh funding comes after IDfy secured $52 million in February as part of its Series F funding round, led by Neo Asset Management.

The Act on Government Electronic Identification is due to take effect on December 1st, 2026, when applications for the Sverige-ID will officially open.

Fans will go through Argos’ identity verification process, which includes optical character recognition, document verification and facial biometrics.

World shifts from crypto identity experiment to enterprise proof-of-humanity

Critics warn the proposal could expand biometric surveillance by allowing automated searches of publicly available online photos.

The rollout of the updated system last week was not without issues, as a technical glitch during a scheduled update disrupted service for several member states.

Digital travel credentials (DTCs) are at a crucial moment in their adoption as the travel industry undergoes profound structural changes.