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??Welcome back to The State of Identity! This week, global innovation took center stage with Maryland's mobile ID app launch, China’s biometric fast lanes, and New Zealand’s privacy-focused digital identity framework. Moldova’s EU-compliant biometric ID initiative also underscored digital transformation. ?? In deals, Silverfort's acquisition of Rezonate (acquired by Silverfort) and Cyera’s $300M funding highlighted advancements in unified security and AI-driven data protection. Bitsight's $115M buy of Cybersixgill expanded dark web threat intelligence capabilities. ?? Regulatory shifts included Vietnam’s identity rules for social media, DOJ’s antitrust push on Google Chrome, and NIST’s strengthened federal identity standards. See you next week! #DigitalIdentity #Cybersecurity #Biometrics #Newsletter #Funding #ArtificialIntelligence #ThreatIntelligence

?? A warm welcome to Todd Mei, PhD, and Alexandra Mendes! We’re thrilled to have you on board and can’t wait to see the amazing contributions you’ll make. Here’s to a great journey ahead! ?? Looking to grow your career and join an incredible team? Explore our open roles today: ?? https://hubs.la/Q02Z9r670 #WelcomeToTheTeam #GreatPlaceToWork #MeetTheTeam #Careers #TeamLiminal

Liminal shipped another banger of a report ?? “Identity Authorization Networks” articulate why mDLs/eIDs won’t disrupt private-sector reusable ID networks, the market opportunity, and who’s positioned to win: Identity Authorization Networks are like super-networks for identity. These are not simply IDV products—or even reusable IDV products—these networks solve identity end-to-end for an enterprise. Not just for onboarding, but for the full lifecycle of a real-world human through a digital experience. Look at the graphic below—Identity Authorization Networks have capabilities ranging from IDV through to shared fraud signals and more. These are vertically-focused, solving a range of capabilities for a customer (represented by the vertical dots in the graphic). Compare this to Trinsic's “Identity Acceptance Network”—a similar name, but different *axis*. Instead of supporting a range of features vertically, we’re horizontally-focused, working across providers to do point #4 (reusable identity) extremely well. Half the logos in the graphic below are existing partners of ours. Mobile IDs will certainly make step #1 (high assurance identity verification) much easier and lower-friction. But mDLs & eID wallets won’t handle blocklist checks, compliance, workflows, step-ups, reputation, ongoing monitoring, and much more. These are examples of where private sector reusable IDs can create value. Basically by offering a superset of an mDL or similar that is more broadly useful. So which players are positioned to win? This isn’t just a game of maxing out blue bubbles in a table. The missing variable from the image below is existing adoption. Because for a network like CLEAR with 25 million consumers, they can add a shared fraud/reputation layer to the network. But a network with low adoption can't win no matter how many other bubbles are filled. Fascinating report, I really recommend you check it out. You can download the whole report from Liminal’s website:?https://hubs.la/Q02YZcSv0

?? When choosing the right age assurance solution, businesses must balance privacy, compliance, and a seamless user experience. As regulations tighten and age assurance technologies evolve, selecting the right solution can be complex. ?? https://hubs.la/Q02Y_50_0 To help you get started, here are the top 5 tech trends in age assurance to watch for in 2025: ?? AI Age Estimation: Accurate, privacy-conscious predictions via machine learning. ?? Fraud Detection: Spot deepfakes and synthetic identities in real-time. ?? Biometric Verification: Reliable age checks with facial and voice recognition. ?? Privacy-First: Data privacy prioritized with minimal data collection. #AgeAssurance #TechTrends #PrivacyCompliance #DigitalSafety #UserExperience #FraudPrevention

Identity Authorization Networks (IANs) are revolutionizing how businesses tackle fraud, build trust, and scale securely—and the opportunity is massive: $????.?? ?????????????? ???? ?????? ???? ??????????. But what exactly are IANs—and why should you care? This exclusive webinar breaks it down: ?? The $15.5B market potential (and how to tap into it) ?? How reusable identities can fight fraud and boost trust ?? Why IANs are the answer to AI-driven threats ?? Register here: https://hubs.la/Q02YSTJ40 The future of identity verification is here—and it’s too big to ignore. #DigitalIdentity #IdentityVerification #Webinar #FraudPrevention #Innovation #GenerativeAI #Deepfake #Cybersecurity

?? Just Dropped! The Seminal Report on The Market for Identity Authorization Networks (IANs) is now available: ?? https://hubs.ly/Q02YM2QN0 As digital fraud skyrockets and threats like generative AI and deepfakes grow, securing online interactions has never been more urgent. This report breaks it all down: ?? Emerging trends reshaping the IAN market. ?? Breakthrough tech – biometrics, digital credentials, and smart verification. ?? Proven strategies to outsmart fraud in banking, eCommerce, and beyond. ?? With the IAN market projected to hit $15.5 billion by 2028, this is the must-have resource to stay ahead and reinforce trust in your digital ecosystem. #IdentityAuthorization #DigitalTrust #Cybersecurity #FraudPrevention #TechInnovation #MarketInsights #DigitalIdentity #Deepfakes #GenerativeAI

What an great evening at the Liminal Forum: Catching the Wave of Age Assurance in San Francisco! ?? It was fantastic to connect with so many industry leaders, share insights on the future of age assurance, and enjoy some truly engaging conversations. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made it such a memorable event – your energy and expertise are what make these forums so impactful. ??? Stay tuned for more Liminal Forums in the near future – we can’t wait to keep the dialogue going! #AgeAssurance #LiminalForum #DigitalIdentity #Networking

In case you missed – the on-demand version of our Age Assurance webinar is now available! ?? We explored key trends, challenges, and strategies shaping the future of age verification and digital trust. Whether you're focused on compliance, user experience, or the latest market insights, this session delivers trusted insights and actionable intelligence you can put into practice. ?? Access the recording here: https://hubs.la/Q02Yvjbv0 #AgeAssurance #DigitalIdentity #WebinarOnDemand #TrustedInsights

?? Welcome back to The State of Identity! This week, deepfake scams using GenAI raised alarms for banks, while Mastercard’s passkey-enabled "Click to Pay” launched in the UAE, setting new standards in e-commerce security. Hong Kong announced plans for mobile driving licenses and decentralized ID by 2025, and Pakistan’s DEEP project with the World Bank spotlighted digital identity’s economic potential. ?? Major deals included HID’s acquisition of IXLA for secure ID personalization, Malwarebytes enhancing cybersecurity with AzireVPN, and Equal Identity’s $10M funding to scale biometric verification in India. See you next week for the latest in identity and cybersecurity! #IdentityVerification #DigitalIdentity #Cybersecurity #Newsletter #GenAI #Payments #Deepfake #Security

??? As digital safety regulations increase globally, the 2024 Market and Buyer’s Guide for Age Assurance reveals that 60% of users in regulated sectors are now undergoing age verification, with this figure projected to reach 66% next year. Yet, organizations face significant challenges in balancing privacy compliance with accuracy and a seamless user experience. ?? https://hubs.la/Q02Ymql30 ?? Explore the report to understand the evolving challenges in age assurance and how businesses adapt to meet compliance requirements and protect user privacy. #AgeAssurance #UserPrivacy #RegulatoryCompliance #DigitalSafety #MarketChallenges #TechInnovation