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Bitcoin Daily: Binance Rolls Out Decentralized Exchange; Wyoming Legislators Pass Multiple Crypto Bills

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On another note, legislators in Wyoming recently passed multiple bills related to digital currency, Coindesk reported. The legislative body also passed HB0185, which allows for the issuance of securities in the form of tokens, and HB0074 to address the challenges of banking for digital currency startups. It is imperative that the U.S.

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Deep Dive: Digital ID Developments From Around The World

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A wide range of biometric solutions are being used to develop national identification systems around the world. Even though biometrics offer notable security advantages, they do come with risks. India began experimenting with the technology 10 years ago when it launched its national ID system, the Aadhaar program. A reported 3.6

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Bitcoin Daily: US Regulators Join Global Financial Innovation Network; Colorado Explores Crypto Banking For Cannabis Firms

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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission ( CFTC ), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ( FDIC ), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency ( OCC ), and the Securities and Exchange Commission ( SEC ) have announced that they are joining the Global Financial Innovation Network ( GFIN ). Colorado’s bill does have support from some lawmakers.

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Who Should Lead The Digital ID Push?

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Despite all the discussion about verifying digital IDs without creating friction for the user, recent incidents like cybercriminals using AI to impersonate an energy company’s CEO to falsely request money could give security professionals nightmares. There’s no question the world is moving in a digital direction. Department of Commerce.

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Boosting Access To Financial Services In Brazil

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A recent partnership in India aims to add further biometric security to the nation’s Aadhaar system. Identity Devices Sweden AB will provide a new biometric privacy platform (BPP) to Aadhaar, essentially adding a new layer of security to its online and offline authentication systems.

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G7 Prepares For Cross-Border Malware Simulation

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The latest research comes as the G7 nations prepare for a cross-border cyberattack simulation. Cyber experts at Onapsis said last week that 1 million SAP systems were found to be vulnerable to hacking as a result of a security flaw. PYMNTS runs through the data points of all these stories and research reports, plus more, below.

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Deep Dive: Digital Driver’s Licenses Hit The Road

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Digitized national identities are becoming popular around the world, with countries such as Australia, Estonia and Sierra Leone working to provide them. Digital driver’s licenses (DDLs) offer various advantages, including improved security. Driver’s licenses are the de facto identity document for many U.S. DDLs’ Extensive Benefits.

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