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.
Buenos Aires to issue blockchain-based digital ID
The first documents to be available on-chain in Buenos Aires include birth and marriage certificates, along with proof of income and academic verification.
Worldcoin rebuts reports of lackluster takeup as Altman cites Japan queues
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.
Worldcoin token launch sparks response from Vitalik Buterin
The Ethereum co-founder released a long-form response to the launch of Worldcoin’s decentralized human identity verification system.
Federal Reserve’s FedNow will integrate with Metal Blockchain
The integration will allow users to instantly convert cash to stablecoin for use in DeFi protocols.
Europe’s digital ID wallet — Easy for users or a data privacy nightmare?
European Union lawmakers are planning an EU-wide digital identity wallet for access to essential services.
Soulbound tokens power new identity solution on Celo blockchain
Masa Finance announced its deployment on the Celo blockchain with its new “Prosperity Passport” identity solution for users.
Are decentralized digital identities the future or just a niche use case?
Are decentralized digital identities the future or are they a niche use case for blockchain technology doomed to solely be used by crypto natives?
Reinventing yourself in the Metaverse through digital identity
Metaverse users can reinvent themselves with a digital identity built upon avatars and digital assets, but there are challenges to consider.
First Binance soulbound token BAB targets KYC user credentials
Binance’s new Binance Account Bound token is aimed at many use cases in the decentralized society but will initially only serve as Binance KYC user credentials.
Know thy customer: The future of KYC in crypto
With the regulatory push for a tighter identification standards rises, the crypto industry definitely has some innovations to offer.
Integrating blockchain-based digital IDs into daily life
Blockchain tech is pushing the boundaries of ID management as governments look for scalable solutions that promote privacy, control and decentralized data management.
Struggle for Web3’s soul: The future of blockchain-based identity
What’s behind Buterin’s embrace of “soulbound tokens”? Ensuring Ethereum’s dominance? A backlash against NFTs? Creating a better world?
Buenos Aires to accept crypto for tax payments, launch DLT-backed citizen profiles
Blockchain and virtual currencies are set to become vital part of the Argentine capital’s 12-step digital transformation effort.
Gibraltar’s government plans to bridge the gap between public and private sectors with blockchain
Officials have already started digitizing government services on the smart contract network RSK, but plan to step up work on the integration in early 2022.
Blockchain identity market to grow $3.58B by 2025, report claims
A new forecast for the global blockchain identity management market expects growth at a compound annual growth rate of almost 71% during 2021-25.
SelfKey (KEY) gains 450% after DeFi pivot and data management upgrades
The rollout of new identity management platforms and a pivot toward DeFi appear to have triggered a 450% in the price of SelfKey.