Already known for its efforts at digital ID and online access to government services, the Baltic nation is considering a plan that would give e-residents the use of a digital currency called estcoin. The project could include raising capital via virtual money instead of traditional shares.

A patent application describes a new device that would enable consumers to use biometric authentication via a fingerprint sensor placed in one or more keys on a computer keyboard. Even as iris, facial and other biometric authentication technologies gain ground, fingerprints apparently still have new realms to conquer, and one may prove to be ongoing ambient authentication.

In this first episode of a four-part podcast series, SecureIDNews explores the use of IDs and credentials on mobile devices. Agencies and issuers are rapidly working to augment their physical ID cards and documents with mobile versions, expanding both security and functionality. Learn how and why from key industry leaders during this kick-off to our podcast series, Investigating Mobile IDs and Credentials.

The country is the latest nation to use the technology that underlies digital currency transactions to improve financial services for citizens. The effort could end up shaping the way Japan’s government offers secure access to information and services, too.

A project involving HID Global seeks to put personal and banking information on millions of contact chips cards designed for current and retired government workers. Withdrawing pay and pensions from ATMs are among the cards’ planned capabilities.

The Latin-inspired IDEMIA reflects the firm’s commitment to a ‘safer world’ based on trusted identities. The company, which formed from an Oberthur and Morpho merger, also plans to focus on biometric ID under a push for what it calls augmented identity.

Hoping to follow in the footsteps of Estonia, the Asian country is expanding a service that enables consumers to more efficiently fill in digital forms for government services, while at the same time testing tokens for better security. The country’s planned national digital ID also could include services that appeal to the private sector.