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Bhutan Launches Decentralized National Digital ID System
Bhutan, the “small yet technologically advanced nation … has developed a national digital identity system using blockchain technology to enable citizens to have a...
New in 2022: Redesign of the EU Laissez-passer
The “laissez-passer” (LP) is a secure e-travel document issued by the European Union (EU) for its representatives and staff members with an international outreach...
China’s New Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card
The National Immigration Administration of China (NIA) will start issuing a new version of the Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card of the People’s Republic...
Lithuania to Issue Special Passports to Belarusian Residents
Belarus citizens who immigrated to Lithuania and who were denied the right to get new Belarusian passports, will now be eligible to receive special...
Saskatchewan: Driver licenses deals with 24 European nations
On September 28, 2023, SGI (Saskatchewan Driver’s Licensing and Vehicle Registration) issued the following announcement.
Effective immediately, SGI is extending reciprocity to 24 countries that...
UN Event: Global Support for Digital Public Infrastructure
As part of the SDG Action Weekend led by the United Nations, countries, leaders, philanthropies, and multilateral organizations pledged their support to build a...
Physical & Behavioral Biometric Technologies: Part 16
In a previous article, Ravi Das introduced keystroke recognition technology, including how it works and what it measures. Here he outlines the strengths and...
Final Days for Paper Banknotes in Northern Ireland, Scotland
The Association of Commercial Banknote Issuers, on behalf of Bank of Ireland UK and Ulster Bank, has announced that all Northern Ireland paper £50...
Physical & Behavioral Biometric Technologies: Part 15
The last two articles in this extensive series addressed signature recognition technology. Now, expert author Ravi Das moves on to introduce the topic of...
An Update on the U.S. Mobile Driver’s License Ecosystem
The option to upload one’s mobile driver’s license (mDL) is now offered in several U.S. states, as additional states have pilot projects underway. It’s...
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Peru Launches an Upgraded 200-Soles Banknote
The Central Reserve Bank of Peru issued an upgraded 200-Soles banknote on February 26, 2026. The visual design of the banknote is virtually the...
Nebraska’s Redesigned and Upgraded Driver and ID Credentials
The State of Nebraska has introduced a new generation of driver licenses and state ID cards designed to be stronger, more secure, and reflective...
LIVE BLOG: Kansas, Oklahoma Prohibit Transgender Notation on Driver’s License
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Famous Females on Banknotes [2026 Update]
The Famous Females on Banknotes article we published in 2024 was so popular that we decided to bring you a complete update on the...
IDEMIA, Trinsic Partner on US Mobile Driver License Adoption
IDEMIA Public Security and Trinsic released the following joint press release on February 26, 2026.
IDEMIA Public Security, a global leader of secure and trusted...
Peru Launches an Upgraded 200-Soles Banknote
The Central Reserve Bank of Peru issued an upgraded 200-Soles banknote on February 26, 2026. The visual design of the banknote is virtually the...
Nebraska’s Redesigned and Upgraded Driver and ID Credentials
The State of Nebraska has introduced a new generation of driver licenses and state ID cards designed to be stronger, more secure, and reflective...
LIVE BLOG: Kansas, Oklahoma Prohibit Transgender Notation on Driver’s License
To find news about a specific state, click on the state abbreviation here:
For news about a specific US Territory, click on the US...
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The Famous Females on Banknotes article we published in 2024 was so popular that we decided to bring you a complete update on the...
IDEMIA, Trinsic Partner on US Mobile Driver License Adoption
IDEMIA Public Security and Trinsic released the following joint press release on February 26, 2026.
IDEMIA Public Security, a global leader of secure and trusted...