Identity verification stories
ParaScript and ABBYY deepen document intelligence tie-up, pairing OCR, handwriting recognition and fraud checks for banks, insurers and governments.
OwlTing launches AI agent wallet for stablecoin payments across Ethereum, Stellar and Solana, backed by licences in 40 US states.
8x8 upgrades Platform for CX with AI Studio, live queue dashboards and silent mobile authentication to cut integration delays and login friction.
Agentic commerce is pushing payments into the spotlight as AI shortens shopping journeys and makes checkout friction more costly.
OpenAI widens access to GPT-5.5-Cyber for vetted defenders, tightening identity checks and safeguards for authorised security work.
Digital identity is accelerating APAC's fintech expansion, helping firms cut fraud, speed onboarding and widen access across fragmented markets.
Quantum computing may break encryption, but the bigger danger is a collapse in digital confidence, with board-level leaders urged to adapt now.
DigiCert adds cryptographic verification for AI agents, models and content to its platform, with content authenticity available now and two previews live.
Real-time data quality helps financial institutions spot risky business clients, flag sanctions links and cut fraud without slowing checks.
apexanalytix brings supplier risk checks to AI tools with Qubiton, opening access to 280 million company records via APIs, chatbots and MCP.
RingCentral rolls out verified RCS texts, broader SMS coverage and AI Receptionist tools, while adding richer customer engagement in Microsoft Teams.
Service desks emerge as cyber criminals' new frontline, with voice phishing, standing privileges and outsourced support fuelling identity breaches.
Sumsub launches adaptive deepfake detector that updates within hours, as online learning aims to outpace AI-driven fraud and multi-step attacks.
Experian unveils Agent Trust framework to verify AI agents and consumers in digital purchases, as Visa, Cloudflare and Skyfire join rollout.
Version 1 to expand in regulated tech markets with CreateFuture acquisition, creating a 4,250-strong group and topping EUR €500 million revenue.
Daon has unveiled an AI-driven workforce identity fraud tool for employers, aimed at spotting fake candidates, deepfakes and account takeover risks.
Visa widens AI payments testing in Canada, enlisting BMO, CIBC, RBC, Scotiabank and TD to trial agent-initiated transactions with real cards and merchants.
UK banks and retailers face mounting losses as 6.5 million consumers secure GBP £3.5 billion in refunds through friendly fraud, survey finds.
TISA supports digital ID plans to cut friction in financial services, but urges ministers to set strong safeguards against fraud and privacy risks.
AI agents are testing payment systems built for humans, prompting merchants, Visa and Google to rethink identity, authority and liability.