Tagged: regtech

April 21, 2026 @ 9:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Vodafone Fiji has partnered with Entrust in order to roll out digital debit card issuance through its popular M-PAiSA mobile wallet, marking a significant step toward instant, contactless payments in the Pacific island nation. The collaboration introduces seamless digital-first experiences for customers, allowing them to… Read More

April 5, 2026 @ 4:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bybit EU, the cryptocurrency exchange serving the European Economic Area (excluding Malta), has deepened its collaboration with Fourthline, a leading European identity services provider. The move, announced on April 2, 2026, positions Fourthline as one of Bybit EU’s official Identity Verification Partners following a successful… Read More

March 19, 2026 @ 1:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Regtech firm Prove has pointed out that digital investing and banking apps constantly wrestle with a tough balancing act: speeding up customer sign-ups without opening the door to fraud or falling short on regulatory demands. Regtech Prove explained that traditional identity tools often push companies… Read More

March 5, 2026 @ 6:50 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move aimed at modernizing its client intake procedures, Grant Thornton UK has chosen Fenergo, a provider of artificial intelligence-driven client lifecycle management tools, to overhaul its onboarding, due diligence, and regulatory compliance workflows. The professional services giant, known for its expertise in audit,… Read More

March 4, 2026 @ 7:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Fourthline, Europe’s provider of artificial intelligence-powered identity verification and regulatory compliance tools, revealed the appointment of Paul Stoddart as its new Chief Executive Officer. Stoddart steps into the role previously held by co-founder Krik Gunning, who will continue supporting the Regtech company in an advisory… Read More

February 26, 2026 @ 1:39 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A concerning development has highlighted the major vulnerabilities still present in the digital identity ecosystem. Researchers recently uncovered an unprotected MongoDB database belonging to IDMerit, a KYC (Know Your Customer) verification provider. The exposed trove contained approximately 1 terabyte of data—over 3 billion records, with… Read More

February 24, 2026 @ 1:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Global Regtech CUBE has announced the acquisition of 4CRisk.ai, a Silicon Valley-based firm specializing in agentic AI for compliance and risk mapping. The deal, terms of which remain undisclosed, marks another bold step in CUBE’s aggressive expansion strategy, building on its recent growth trajectory. CUBE,… Read More

February 23, 2026 @ 8:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In February 2026, biometric technology provider iProov unveiled two major developments that reinforce its position at the forefront of secure identity verification. The company’s Dynamic Liveness solution became the world’s first and only system to earn both the CEN/TS 18099 High certification and Ingenium Level… Read More

February 22, 2026 @ 8:29 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Regtech HYPR has recently indicated that in an environment being impacted by sophisticated cyber threats, organizations face mounting challenges in verifying identities during critical processes like hiring, onboarding, and account recovery. Fraudsters exploit stolen credentials, forged documents, synthetic identities, and advanced deepfakes to impersonate candidates… Read More

February 19, 2026 @ 7:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

ACT Group has deployed Fenergo’s FinCrime Operating System. The leading global provider of environmental and decarbonization solutions, which also operates as a regulated financial intermediary in energy and commodities trading, completed the implementation in just three months. This rollout marks a significant upgrade from manual… Read More

February 18, 2026 @ 1:06 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Traditional Know Your Customer (KYC) and Know Your Business (KYB) processes are no longer sufficient. Juniper Research’s recent whitepaper  explores how identity verification is advancing beyond initial customer and merchant onboarding to encompass continuous, agent-level governance. Authored by Research Analyst Shane O’Sullivan, the report analyzes… Read More

February 17, 2026 @ 9:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

SlowMist has indicated that in a recent surge of interest surrounding the open-source AI agent framework OpenClaw, its official plugin repository, ClawHub, has become a hotspot for developers. However, this rapid growth has drawn the attention of cybercriminals, leading to widespread supply chain attacks through… Read More

February 9, 2026 @ 7:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Over the years, Regtech SlowMist has emerged as a key player in safeguarding digital assets. Founded in 2018, by a group of network security professionals, the company says it has spent the past eight years navigating the tumultuous landscape of the industry. From boom-and-bust cycles… Read More

February 7, 2026 @ 5:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In an environment where digital security underpins global operations, a new report from Entrust reveals persistent gaps in how organizations handle their cryptographic tools. As quantum computing advances loom closer, many businesses are struggling with oversight of encryption keys and certificates, heightening vulnerabilities to data… Read More

February 4, 2026 @ 7:21 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In an era where digital interactions are constant and threats evolve rapidly, traditional approaches to identity verification are falling short. Prove, a digital identity solutions provider, has released its latest State of Identity Report, which delves into the limitations of outdated systems and proposes a… Read More

January 30, 2026 @ 5:21 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the landscape of Asia-Pacific financial services, regulatory compliance teams are grappling with outdated methods even as artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as a potential game-changer. Recent research from Fenergo highlights a striking disconnect: while enthusiasm for AI is on the rise, the majority of operations… Read More

January 30, 2026 @ 2:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Regtech firm Prove has commented on how the Super Bowl has transformed from a one-day spectacle into an extended betting extravaganza, thanks to innovative platforms and gaming tech. Regtech Prove explained that what was once a single high-stakes event now spans months, fostering a continuous… Read More

January 28, 2026 @ 8:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Regtech firm Prove pointed out in a recent update that the concept of identity verification is undergoing a transformation. No longer confined to a single, static check at the point of entry, digital identity has become a fluid, ongoing process that adapts to constant changes… Read More

January 21, 2026 @ 4:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Regtech firm Jumio has recently made significant strides in 2026 to bolster its market position. As a provider of AI-driven identity intelligence solutions, the company is focusing on innovation and expansion. Two key announcements from Regtech company Jumio highlight this momentum: a key leadership change… Read More

January 14, 2026 @ 8:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Fenergo noted that in 2025, the worldwide landscape of financial regulatory enforcement is said to have underwent a transformation, with total fines for breaches in anti-money laundering (AML), know-your-customer (KYC), sanctions, and customer due diligence (CDD) rules amounting to $3.8 billion. Regtech firm Fenergo also… Read More