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History of the U.S. Passport: Part 4
In this new series of articles, Tom Topol—passport expert, collector, and author of Let Pass or Die—chronicles the fascinating history of the U.S. Passport. So far...
Physical & Behavioral Biometric Technologies: Part 8
Next in this series on physical and behavioral biometric technologies, Ravi Das continues on the topic of facial recognition technology. In the previous article, the author...
Slovenia’s New Biometric ID Card Wins Prestigious Award
The Republic of Slovenia’s new biometric identity card won the prestigious award for 2023 “Best New National ID Card” in Europe, Africa, and the...
Vietnam is Now Issuing a Modernized, Chip-Based Passport
Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security began issuing chip-based passports for Vietnamese citizens on March 1, 2023. The electronic chip is an important addition to...
Physical & Behavioral Biometric Technologies: Part 7
Next in this series on physical and behavioral biometric technologies, Ravi Das continues on the topic of facial recognition technology. In the previous article...
History of the U.S. Passport: Part 3
In this new series of articles, Tom Topol—passport expert, collector, and author of Let Pass or Die—chronicles the fascinating history of the U.S. Passport. So...
Physical & Behavioral Biometric Technologies: Part 6
As we continue this series on physical and behavioral biometric technologies, Ravi Das addresses the topic of facial recognition technology and its many applications....
Intergraf currency + Identity
5 - 7 March 2025 | Italy - Milan
Intergraf Currency+Identity connects technological innovators and institutional end users since 1976. The Conference and Exhibition provide...
States of Guernsey Issue High Security £5, £10 and £20 Notes
In an effort to combat counterfeiting, the States of Guernsey have launched more secure versions of their £5, £10 and £20 banknotes. The notes...
New and Improved: Arizona Driver License and ID Card
The Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) will soon start issuing driver licenses and ID cards with a brand new design and...
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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...