Identification – DIGIT INFO

US regulators push user ID requirements for stablecoin issuers akin to regulated banks

DIGIT — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:42:13 +0000

The proposed rules by US government agencies suggested that stablecoin issuers be subject to customer identification program requirements under the Bank Secrecy Act, the same as regulated financial firms.

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Blockchain fixes misuse of biometric data — Privado ID founder

DIGIT — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 21:48:38 +0000

Because biometric data cannot be replaced, storing the data requires the highest levels of security, Evin McMullen told Cointelegraph.

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Russian Expert Discusses End of Internet Anonymity With Passport-Based Access

DIGIT — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 00:30:46 +0000

A Russian digital services expert has predicted a future where passport-based identification for Internet access becomes the norm, citing a broader trend towards the de-anonymization of online spaces. His comments follow a move by Telegram to disclose user data during rule violation investigations, reflecting a significant shift in how anonymity is handled on the web. […]

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Worldcoin turns one: Looking back at a year of controversy and growth

DIGIT — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 14:01:08 +0000

One year in, Worldcoin’s vision of a universal digital identity system shows promise with millions of users.

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Worldcoin invites devs to build ahead of mainnet launch in 2024

DIGIT — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 13:00:00 +0000

With the World Chain developer preview, devs can deploy infrastructure on a “gated mainnet,” as World Chain is skipping a testnet.

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Kenya drops Worldcoin probe — ‘No further police action’

DIGIT — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 08:36:24 +0000

After suspending Worldcoin operations in August 2023, Kenyan authorities have finally dropped a probe against the firm, potentially paving the way for its comeback.

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Decentralized ID is the next “killer” Web3 use case: Cardano sustainability lead

DIGIT — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 14:00:52 +0000

Blockchain needs more non-speculative use cases to onboard the next billion mainstream users.

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Brazil rolls out blockchain-based digital ID

DIGIT — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 20:11:49 +0000

Brazil is launching its new national identity program powered by blockchain technology. Rio de Janeiro, Goiás, and Paraná will be the first states to issue identification documents on-chain.

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Buenos Aires to issue blockchain-based digital ID

DIGIT — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 18:07:30 +0000

The first documents to be available on-chain in Buenos Aires include birth and marriage certificates, along with proof of income and academic verification.

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Worldcoin rebuts reports of lackluster takeup as Altman cites Japan queues

DIGIT — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 08:21:08 +0000

A video shared by Worldcoin co-founder Sam Altman shows a long queue of people in Japan reportedly waiting to collect $50 worth of Worldcoin (WLD) tokens or 25 WLD.

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