>Sign Protocol is making the security of data privacy regulation while increasing its worldwide presence. It uses innovative technologies to integrate virtual identities and service delivery. The firm provides off-chain data redundancy through a partnership with Arweave. It powers multi-chain contract interactions, and multi-identity integration across web2 and web3 is...
XpFinance is gearing up to reshape the decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape on the XRP Ledger (XRPL). It plans to achieve this by introducing a native lending and borrowing protocol. In the long term, the platform envisions providing these loans directly, bypassing today’s intermediaries. This is a huge step in the...
Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePINs) are changing the way we think about managing physical infrastructure by combining blockchain technology with decentralized, web-enabled IoT devices. These networks are decentralized and dependent on a web of connected IoT devices. Yet they have unique challenges in securing these qualities of security and accountability....
iDen2, a San Francisco-based company specializing in decentralized digital identity solutions, announced the addition of three senior leaders to its team on May 13, 2025. These strategic hires, including Marius Scurtescu, Rodolfo Ergueta, and Erika Hakala, reflect iDen2's commitment to building the future of digital identity infrastructure. The company’s mission...
Led by Jan Vanhaecht, a globally recognized digital identity expert and thought leader, Jan has introduced the Digital Identity by Deloitte offering. This program significantly accelerates the time it takes for customers to deploy their identity capabilities. They can reach initial operating capability at “warp speed.” The offering not only...
Federal agencies have a hard enough time already trying to develop a strong digital identity system. These systems often sit at the nexus of security, risk-based management, and user experience. Ryan Galluzzo, the digital identity lead for the Applied Cybersecurity Division at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST),...
Healthcare organizations find it harder than ever to verify digital identities. A new, sponsored white paper from H-ISAC shows that artificial intelligence provides an incredibly powerful answer. As the number of healthcare cyberattacks escalates into 2025, the capacity to fortify digital identity verification is more essential than ever. AI offers...
California is currently leading efforts to expand its digital identity verification programs to other state agencies. The California state government’s participation and leadership in these initiatives is helping to improve Californians’ access to services and benefits. They have long been committed to ensuring data privacy in all of their work.California...
The UK government is set to introduce passkey technology for accessing its digital services later this year, replacing the current SMS-based verification system. The motivation for this transition has been to increase security, strengthen user experience, and achieve increased operational efficiency. Passkeys, unique digital keys tied to specific devices like...
Aave, a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol, just hit a new record — exceeding $40.3 billion in total value locked (TVL). This is a new record for the most TVL in any DeFi protocol. Now, Aave has a strong and high-handed hold on the decentralized lending floor. The protocol’s increases can...
