Monthly Archives: March 2021
Need a Passport Photo? There’s an App for That
As the pandemic starts to subside and travel resumes, many Americans are eager to apply for, or renew, their U.S. passports. Some people consider...
Iran Begins Issuing New 50,000-Rial Banknote
On 6 March 2021, the Central Bank of Iran began issuing a new 50,000-rial banknote with higher security features.
This third version of the 50,000-rial...
Colorado Announces Winning Driver’s License Designs
In January we reported that Colorado driver’s license will be getting a new look, featuring designs that celebrate the natural beauty of the state....
Venezuela introduces new 200,000- to 1,000,000-bolivar banknotes
The Central Bank of Venezuela has introduced a new banknote, worth 1 million bolivar (valued at €0.44 cents), as well as new banknotes in...
Kodak Alaris and IDT Solution Streamlines REAL ID in Maryland
As the October 1, 2021 REAL ID Act implementation deadline looms, many U.S. states are scurrying to meet the demand for driver’s licenses and...
Next Generation ID Card for U.S. Military Retirees and Dependents
The Department of Defense is transitioning from its current paper-based Uniformed Services Identification (USID) card to a more secure, Next Generation USID card. The...
Digital Currency in the Caribbean Islands
In the Bahamas
The Central Bank of the Bahamas is working with Mastercard and Island Pay to improve the usefulness of the country’s Sand Dollar,...
Fighting Pandemic-Related Unemployment Fraud in the U.S.
As the COVID-19 pandemic swept the nation in 2020, many Americans lost their jobs and states were flooded with unemployment claims. With state systems...
Due to Debut in October 2021: Denmark’s New ePassport
The National Police of Denmark have awarded the contract for the country’s ePassport design, production, and personalization to Veridos and idpeople. Veridos will design...
How to Fill the Cybersecurity Workforce Shortage
A huge Cyber problem that is confounding Corporate America (and companies worldwide) is the lack of a solid Cybersecurity workforce. While there are skilled...
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New U.S. mDL Guidelines to Support Online ID Verification
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EES and ETIAS: the EU’s New Border Management Systems [Update]
As we have previously reported, the European Union has long been planning to introduce two separate but integrated border management systems. Together, the systems...
LIVE BLOG: The U.S. Virgin Islands Bureau of Motor Vehicles recently launched a redesigned...
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Bangladesh Releases the First Three Banknotes in New Series
Bangladesh Bank has issued the first three denominations of a new series of circulation banknotes. The series was announced in 2024; the banknotes will be...
Bots Overtake Fraudsters as Digital Identity’s Main Threat
Digital identity has always been a thorny challenge.
However, in today’s world, the enigma of who is who when it comes to security-critical operations like commerce, banking and payments, has grown...
New U.S. mDL Guidelines to Support Online ID Verification
As online privacy and safety threats continue to grow, so do the measures to safeguard online users. AAMVA is committed to ensuring the safety...
EES and ETIAS: the EU’s New Border Management Systems [Update]
As we have previously reported, the European Union has long been planning to introduce two separate but integrated border management systems. Together, the systems...
LIVE BLOG: The U.S. Virgin Islands Bureau of Motor Vehicles recently launched a redesigned...
To find news about a specific state, click on the state abbreviation here:
For news about a specific US Territory, click on the US...
Bangladesh Releases the First Three Banknotes in New Series
Bangladesh Bank has issued the first three denominations of a new series of circulation banknotes. The series was announced in 2024; the banknotes will be...
Bots Overtake Fraudsters as Digital Identity’s Main Threat
Digital identity has always been a thorny challenge.
However, in today’s world, the enigma of who is who when it comes to security-critical operations like commerce, banking and payments, has grown...