Identity Verification news and trends

Bolt Picks Socure to Secure ID Verification Platform
Partnerships // February 05, 2026

Checkout and payments company Bolt has teamed with Socure to bolster its identity verification system. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Stripe Alums Raise $35 Million for Identity Platform Duna
Identity // February 05, 2026

Compliance/identity platform Duna has raised $35 million in a Series A funding round. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Socure Unveils Unified Risk Platform for Government Agencies
Cybersecurity // February 03, 2026

Socure announced the launch of SocureGov RiskOS, a comprehensive new platform designed to assist government agencies in modernizing their digital identity infrastructure, according to a Tuesday (Feb. 3) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Sumsub Adds AI Agent Verification to Know Your Agent Framework
Artificial Intelligence // January 29, 2026

Verification and fraud prevention firm Sumsub debuted its AI Agent Verification tool. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

Interviews & Exclusives
Synthetic IDs and Agent Bots Force Banks to Rethink Verification

January 21, 2026
Growth in a digital world requires standout digital infrastructure and tooling. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS […]

AI-Powered Scams Force Banks Into Real-Time Fraud Defense

December 18, 2025
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Data Partners Emerge as the Unsung Heroes of Digital Identity

December 17, 2025
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Nearly 60% of Companies Struggle With Bot Fraud

November 05, 2025
In the age of AI agents and synthetic identities, the biggest risk to corporate security may be complacency. Most firms think their digital identity systems are working, and that misplaced...

Quick Reads
Google and Entrust Team to Combat Identity Fraud

February 09, 2026
Identity verification company Entrust has launched a security partnership with Google. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and to the […]

Bolt Picks Socure to Secure ID Verification Platform

February 05, 2026
Checkout and payments company Bolt has teamed with Socure to bolster its identity verification system. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Stripe Alums Raise $35 Million for Identity Platform Duna

February 05, 2026
Compliance/identity platform Duna has raised $35 million in a Series A funding round. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Socure Unveils Unified Risk Platform for Government Agencies

February 03, 2026
Socure announced the launch of SocureGov RiskOS, a comprehensive new platform designed to assist government agencies in modernizing their digital identity infrastructure, according to a Tuesday (Feb. 3) press release....