Monthly Archives: February 2021
UK launches digital application process for Hong Kong BN(O) visa
The UK government has announced that, starting 23 February 2021, holders of certain biometric passports can use an app to apply for the Hong...
China’s central bank joins cross-border digital currency pilot
China's central bank will join a project that looks at utilizing central bank digital currencies (CBDC) for cross-border payments, the Bank of International Settlements (BIS)...
Banknotes The Benefits of Holography (Part 2)
Holography has proven to be a popular and effective security device when integrated into banknotes. Part of its ongoing appeal is its versatility and...
Central Bank of Libya issues new polymer five-dinar banknotes
On 15th February, the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) released a new five-dinar polymer banknote, timed to coincide with the 10th anniversary of the...
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards: An Overview (Part 2)
Our previous article provided an overview of the PCI DSS and the levels it uses to categorize businesses. Now we will outline the specific security...
British Esports Association and Partners Create Winning Solution to Verify Gamers’ Ages
The British Esports Association has announced plans to update its membership platform with enhanced security features, including a method to restrict underage player participation....
Banknotes Continue to Cash in on the Benefits of Holography (Part 1)
Holograms are at the forefront of an integral array of overt features that appear on current banknotes, providing a highly effective, evolving weapon in...
Is it time for the U.S. to get creative with its currency?
As I write this story, Americans are observing Presidents Day, a federal holiday honoring all of the nation’s past presidents. It would be easy...
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (Part 1)
In previous articles we have examined government legislation aimed at protecting the data privacy rights of consumers both in the European Union and the...
Nigeria’s Biometric Digital ID Project
Progress is being made in the ongoing biometric digital identity project in Nigeria. Despite some challenges, the project is advancing as officials hope they...
Argentina Upgrades Its Relatively New 2,000-Pesos Banknote
On November 7, just months after issuing its first 2,000-pesos banknote, the Banco Central de la República Argentina (BCRA) has put into circulation an...
Busted: Belgian-Greek Network Smuggling Migrants with fake IDs
The following news story was released by Europe’s Border Security Report earlier this month.
Authorities in Belgium and Greece have dismantled a network that was...
Security Banknote Hologram Wins International Trade Award
An advanced banknote showcasing the best in micromirror and hologram integration, has won the ‘Best Applied Security Product’ category at the Excellence in Holography...
Provisional Agreement on European Digital ID Reached
The Council of the European Union issued the following press release on November 9, 2023.
With a view to ensuring a trusted and secure...
Biometric Technologies of the Future: Gait Recognition
Gait recognition is the next potential biometric which is being looked at very closely as a viable technology of the future. Gait recognition, simply...
