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Alipay embeds payments into AR glasses

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Alipay embeds payments into AR glasses

Alipay has integrated QR code payments into augmented reality glasses from Chinese outfit Rockid to enable users to pay for products instore by looking at the label.

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OneSpan acquires Fido passwordless software authentication solution provider Nok Nok Labs

OneSpan Inc. today announced the acquisition of Nok Nok Labs Inc., a leading provider of FIDO passwordless software authentication solutions. By joining forces with Nok Nok, OneSpan is driving the industry towards a more secure future, enabling customers to adopt a wide range of flexible, future-proof authentication options.

Will identity become the ultimate currency?

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Scott Hamilton Contributing Editor at Finextra Research

Will identity become the ultimate currency?

Mastercard achieves 49% e-commerce tokenisation across Europe in one year

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Mastercard achieves 49% e-commerce tokenisation across Europe in one year

A year after announcing its target of 100% e-commerce tokenisation across Europe, Mastercard reports it is almost halfway there.

Poland and Thailand set for palm payment rollouts

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Poland and Thailand set for palm payment rollouts

Fintech Autopay has rolled out a biometric palm-authentication payment system in Poland. Meanwhile, Chinese tech giant Tencent is eying Thailand as a launchpad for its own biometrics-based payments technology in Southeast Asia.

EBAday 2025: Authologic wins the Fintech Zone

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EBAday 2025: Authologic wins the Fintech Zone

EBAday 2025 hosted 16 pioneering startups to present their proof of concepts to a panel of judges in Paris, France.

Cyber attacks keep me awake at night - HSBC UK boss

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Cyber attacks keep me awake at night - HSBC UK boss

The boss of a UK high street bank has told a panel of politicians that the possibility of a cyber attack "keeps me awake at night".

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BioCatch and The Knoble co-launch anti-scam guide and cost calculator

Financial scams are on the rise globally, resulting in billions in financial losses for both financial institutions and the individual consumers they serve.

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BioCatch names Andreas Dombret as a senior advisor

BioCatch, which prevents financial crime by recognising patterns in human behavior, today announced the appointment of Andreas Dombret as a senior advisor.

/identity

Revolut selects Fourthline as identity partner

Fourthline, Europe’s leading identity services provider, has been selected by Revolut as a strategic partner following an extensive competitive RFP process.

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Checkout.com debuts face authentication

Checkout.com, a leading global digital payments company, today announced the launch of face authentication, an AI-powered extension to its Identity Verification (IDV) solution.

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Mitek hires Garrett Gafke as COO

Mitek Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MITK), a global leader in digital identity verification, fraud prevention, and biometrics, today announced the appointment of Garrett Gafke as Chief Operating Officer.

Tackling fraud: Learn how to build smarter defences at NextGen Nordics

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Tackling fraud: Learn how to build smarter defences at NextGen Nordics

As real-time payments gain momentum, financial institutions are faced with attempting to deliver seamless digital payment experiences while also mitigating against sophisticated fraudsters. This year’s NextGen Nordics event at the Münchenbryggeriet in Stockholm, Sweden, on 29 April 2025, will spotlight how the industry is redefining fraud prevention in the era of instant payments.

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Next Biometrics receives order for Nigerian financial inclusion project

NEXT Biometrics, the world leader in advanced high-security fingerprint sensor technology, has received the first major purchase order for its FAP 20 sensor in Nigeria.

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Trustly introduces biometric log-ins

Trustly, the global leader in Pay by Bank solutions, is launching Trustly ID in Europe—a groundbreaking biometric solution designed to deliver unparalleled speed, security, and seamless customer experience.

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Belvo launches biometric Pix payments in Brazil

Belvo, the leading Open Finance infrastructure provider in Latin America, officially announces the launch of Biometric Pix this Friday, the 28th. This innovative solution is set to transform the instant payments experience in Brazil, offering enhanced security, speed, and convenience for both users and businesses.

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Kona I granted Mastercard Letter of Approval for Idex Pay biometric cards

Global smart card and technology platform company KONA I, has obtained the Letter of Approval from Mastercard for biometric plastic (PVC) payment cards built on the IDEX Pay platform, allowing the issuance and deployment of biometric cards globally.

Sardine raises $70m for AI fraud platform

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Sardine raises $70m for AI fraud platform

Sardine, an AI risk platform for fraud, compliance, and credit underwriting, has raised $70 million in a Series C funding round led by Activant Capital.

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Japan's Life Card to roll out biometric payment cards

IDEX Biometrics enters a new market, together with LIFE CARD, Japan’s most innovative credit card issuer.

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Idemia launches new smartphone enrollment for biometric payment cards

As card issuers strive to provide their customers with more convenient, high-security payment options, biometric payment card technology continues to advance.

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