Handwave has raised $4.2 million in a seed round to launch its palm-based authentication method across Europe and the United States. The company’s technology enables payments, age verification and loyalty programs to be done “with one wave of a hand.” “Using a combination of surface palm imaging and near-infrared vein mapping, Handwave creates an encrypted biometric template that never leaves your control,” Handwave said. “The result? Secure, frictionless authentication with a single gesture — no devices, apps or wallets required.” Handwave said palm biometrics provides users with greater control than facial recognition and greater security than face scans or fingerprints. While facial recognition can be triggered passively, palm biometrics requires users to extend their hand and confirm the action. Plus, the palm’s “unique network of veins, geometry and motion” is difficult to replicate and can be verified with liveness detection. The early-stage venture capital firm focused on Baltic founders said Handwave’s biometric payments and identification platform “is redefining how we pay and prove who we are — with just a palm.” “The idea that you can securely pay or verify your identity with nothing but your palm—without even taking out a phone—is not just futuristic, it’s imminently practical,” Practica Capital Partner Arvydas Bloze said.
Key for banks to offer scalable and easy onboarding for SMBs are- automated data and document workflows with configurable KYC/KYB “decision waterfalls,” digital signatures, adaptive due diligence with dynamic checklists and API-driven verification
Businesses value local connections and bespoke advice from traditional financial institutions, but busy proprietors really want easy, scalable onboarding. FOUR CAPABILITIES THAT ACTUALLY SCALE ONBOARDING 1. Automated data and document workflows Replace email chains and paper packets with configurable KYC/KYB “decision waterfalls,” digital signatures, timestamped audit logs and structured exception handling. Automation shortens cycle time and creates an auditable trail for compliance teams. 2. Adaptive due diligence SMB onboarding is not one-size-fits-all. Requirements should expand or contract in real time based on entity type, ownership structure, geography, or risk flags. Dynamic checklists prevent over-collecting (and frustrating low-risk sole proprietors) while ensuring thoroughness for complex entities. 3. API-driven verification Rather than mailing documents back and forth, tap public records, government registries, and best-in-class data providers to verify ownership, good standing, identity, and watchlists instantly. Done right, this lowers fraud and manual review without sacrificing accuracy. 4. Treat the branch as a strategic asset Empower staff to confidently onboard business accounts in-branch, while using digital tools to streamline workflows and turn both channels— online and in-branch—into profit centers.
YouTube is rolling out a new AI system that will determine whether users are 18 or not and to let users verify their age if it gets wrong by uploading a government ID, taking a verification selfie, or uploading a credit card
Youtube is rolling out a new AI system that will determine whether users are 18 or not, and it’s being put in place next week. One of the main reasons some users are heavily concerned about the new age verification system comes down to the method of determination. The content wall is still set at 18, but instead of self-reporting, users won’t have a say in how old Google’s AI model thinks they are. YouTube’s AI will likely be pretty good at guessing based on a few factors, but it’s not going to be 100% accurate. That’s where users are getting worried. If YouTube determines you’re under 18, whether that’s true or not, there will be a few changes made to the account. First, personalized ads will be turned off. This is likely one of the driving factors for the new system, as selling personalized ads for minors isn’t allowed in many regions. As most minors lie about their age on YouTube, the company could face legal trouble if it were found to be doing so. YouTube is going a step further past the legal protections, noting that digital wellbeing tool will be enabled by default. That includes “take a break” messages and bedtime reminders. The app will also warn users about privacy concerns when they comment or upload a video. Users could verify their age via other means if the AI model deemed them to be underage. That includes uploading a government ID, taking a verification selfie, or uploading a credit card. The latter option seems to be the least invasive, and most users are accustomed to linking their cards to just about any online service that asks. The former, however, are two very controversial options, and users with security concerns would like to avoid these options if possible. In reality, your options come down to letting the AI determine your age, and if it’s wrong, verifying via a method you deem acceptable. If those options aren’t reasonable to you, YouTube doesn’t seem to offer any other verification methods.
iDenfy’s API-based tool helps businesses instantly connect and verify company information such as registration details, legal status, entity type, tax ID and registered address across all 50 U.S. states using official Secretary of State records
iDenfy Secretary of State tool is the newest addition to the company’s KYB platform, offering automated access to official state records for verifying business registration and status. This new feature helps businesses instantly connect and verify company information across all 50 U.S. states using official Secretary of State records. The new API solution will strive to help high-risk companies, such as fintechs and banks, improve KYB onboarding accuracy and ensure compliance across different states. According to Domantas Ciulde, the CEO of iDenfy, streamlining access to SOS filings helps save time, as manually checking all these databases can be a hassle: “Our SOS lookup system connects to all U.S. SOS office portals and extracts relevant information about another company in seconds, which is vital for B2B partnerships and KYB compliance. Otherwise, analysts need to look up all portals manually, and it can be confusing, as some companies are registered in one state, while they actually operate in another location.” Currently, iDenfy’s SOS business search tool simplifies what has traditionally been a fragmented and time-consuming process. The system is able to automatically receive official data from the Secretary of State and compile a short but very detailed PDF report which summarizes the company’s registration details, legal status, entity type (such as LLC or Corporation), tax ID, registered address, and if any governing person or stakeholder is involved. iDenfy’s SOS tool also helps to identify potential threats such as inactive entities, missing or inconsistent registration data, and past bankruptcies. These red flags often signal shell companies and suspicious activity. By identifying these risks early, businesses can protect themselves from reputational damage or regulatory fines. Additionally, once a business’s legal data is pulled from the SOS database, it’s automatically cross-checked against other KYB criteria, including sanctions lists, adverse media, and tax ID verification directly from IRS records. For high-risk industries like crypto, this extra layer of security is essential in order to avoid bad actors from unclear companies.
Worldpay teams with Trulioo to integrate dynamic KYC and real-time risk monitoring, enabling secure agent-enabled transactions and protecting businesses in automated agentic commerce environments
Worldpay is partnering with Trulioo to introduce new safeguards for AI-powered agent-led commerce. At the core of this collaborative effort is the Know Your Agent (KYA) framework, powered by a Digital Agent Passport. This tamper-proof credential bundle will enable merchants to assess whether an AI agent is legitimate, authorized and acting with proper consent. The KYA framework will lay out structured guidelines for verification of the developer’s identity, code integrity, user consent and the ongoing trustworthiness of the agent in real time. Worldpay will empower merchants to leverage the KYA framework, enabling them to trust shopping agents by validating consumer intent and the authority granted to those agents. This innovation can help merchants grow sales while safeguarding against fraud and unauthorized purchases. The collaboration will help merchants and platforms unlock new experiences, from smarter checkout flows to real-time fraud detection, without sacrificing safety or visibility. Instead of blocking AI agents by default, the partnership will introduce smart controls where verified agents gain access, unknown agents encounter friction, and malicious bots are blocked. This approach will deliver measurable benefits across the entire ecosystem, including reduced fraud, smarter agent detection, and improved checkout conversion for merchants. Consumers will gain confidence that their AI assistants are acting with proper permission, while the broader commerce landscape will benefit from a shared, interoperable layer of trust that supports ongoing innovation and meets regulatory and evolving risk standards.
Regula’s embedded document reader offers dual-side scanning in a single step and automatic ejection after scanning for ID-1 format documents, such as driver’s licenses and national ID cards to streamline ID card checks at self-service kiosks and e-gates
Regula has introduced the Regula 7223E, an embedded document reader designed to streamline ID card checks at self-service kiosks and e-gates. This compact scanner is specifically built for ID-1 format documents, such as driver’s licenses and national ID cards, reducing user errors and improving customer experience. Self-service solutions are becoming more common in airports, hotels, and secure facilities. The Regula 7223E solves this problem with: Dual-side scanning in a single step; No-wrong-way card insertion; Automatic ejection after scanning. The result: faster lines, fewer errors, and a smoother process for customers and operators alike. The Regula 7223E is a standalone document reader based on the desktop ID card reader Regula 72X3. It can be used at kiosks, e-gates, or self-service points and is compatible with Regula’s embedded full-page document reader Regula 70X8M. The built-in indicator guides users through the process, improving usability and speeding up verification workflows. The 7223E is backed by Regula Document Reader SDK, a comprehensive document verification software solution that enables multiple automated checks to prove IDs’ authenticity. It draws on Regula’s proprietary identity document template database, which includes over 15,000 templates from 252 countries and territories.
Fideo Intelligence’s AI-powered ID verification tech delivers a real-time risk score with dynamic linkages to eight categories of fraud detection, each backed by billions of identity signals via a single API and detects 47% more fraud
Fideo Intelligence, the AI-driven identity intelligence platform, has launched Verify, a real-time, AI-powered identity verification and fraud prevention service that detects 47% more fraud than any other platform and cuts costs by 50%. Verify is a true first-of-its-kind dynamic solution that goes far beyond static data collection to create dynamic identity linkages, enabling faster, smarter risk decisions. Unlike traditional systems that rely on static data and patchwork solutions, Fideo Verify delivers a real-time, dynamic risk score unified by eight categories of industry-leading verification checks—each backed by billions of identity signals. The single comprehensive API and risk score is continuously learning from Fideo’s Identity Fraud Intelligence (iFIN) Network of thousands of partners. The result: a comprehensive 360-degree view of identity risk delivered in milliseconds. Verify replaces siloed point solutions with a single API backed by full-spectrum intelligence. Verify’s eight categories of fraud detection include synthetic identity detection and identity graph validation, as well as email risk modeling, phone risk analysis, IP address checks, digital footprint analysis, location anomaly detection, and breach exposure analysis. With each verification point streamlined into one API call, it eliminates redundancies and closes critical, costly gaps that fraudsters exploit. Potential risks identified during early screening are ranked, allowing fraud and risk teams to quickly decide whether to escalate cases to enhanced compliance checks or reject users outright, eliminating unnecessary KYC expenses.
Heka’s identity intelligence platform processes large volumes of web data to produce structured outputs like fraud indicators, updated contact details, and contextual risk signals to detect synthetic activity in real-time
Heka Funding has successfully closed a $14 million round to grow its real-time identity intelligence platform for banks and other financial institutions. The Heka’s $14 million milestone will help banks and lenders find fraud more easily, streamline compliance, and make decisions based on identity more quickly, all with more confidence and automation. Windare Ventures, Barclays, and other institutional investors back Heka’s AI engine as financial institutions seek stronger defenses against synthetic fraud and identity manipulation. Inspired by the tradecraft of the intelligence community, Heka analyzes publicly available web data to help financial institutions actually understand their customer – beyond what static files can show. Its proprietary AI engine assembles digital profiles that surface alias use, reputational exposure, and behavioral anomalies. This helps financial institutions detect synthetic activity, connect with real customers, and act faster with confidence. At the core of Heka’s web intelligence engine is an analyst-grade AI agent. Unlike legacy tools that rely on static files, scores, or blacklists, Heka’s AI processes large volumes of web data to produce structured outputs like fraud indicators, updated contact details, and contextual risk signals. Clients use Heka’s intelligence to support critical decisions from fraud mitigation to account management and recovery.
Moveworks’s integration with Docusign enables employees to send, track, and manage agreements embedded with secure e-signature, directly within its marketplace for enterprise-ready AI agents, using simple, natural-language conversations
Moveworks has announced a strategic partnership with Docusign to let employees prepare, send, and manage agreements in seconds through natural-language conversations, eliminating manual bottlenecks. The integration will bring Docusign’s Intelligent Agreement Management capabilities to the Moveworks AI Agent Marketplace. The new Moveworks and Docusign integration, available now, enables employees to send, track, and manage agreements directly within Moveworks, using simple, conversational requests. Accessible from the Moveworks AI Agent Marketplace, a single hub for enterprise-ready AI agents, the Moveworks agents with Docusign IAM capabilities embed secure e-signature and agreement-workflow features in the employee’s flow of work. Whether onboarding new hires, routing approvals, or updating contracts, employees can now complete critical agreement tasks without switching apps or breaking focus. Key benefits of the Moveworks and Docusign integration: Accelerated approvals: Create, send, and sign documents in minutes, shaving days off traditional agreement cycles. Friction-free employee experience: Handle agreements from chat, email, or search inside Moveworks — no extra log-ins, no new UI to learn. Enterprise-grade trust and compliance: Docusign’s globally recognized security and audit trails combine with Moveworks’ AI governance for end-to-end protection.
Moveworks’s integration with Docusign enables employees to send, track, and manage agreements embedded with secure e-signature, directly within its marketplace for enterprise-ready AI agents, using simple, natural-language conversations
Moveworks has announced a strategic partnership with Docusign to let employees prepare, send, and manage agreements in seconds through natural-language conversations, eliminating manual bottlenecks. The integration will bring Docusign’s Intelligent Agreement Management capabilities to the Moveworks AI Agent Marketplace. The new Moveworks and Docusign integration, available now, enables employees to send, track, and manage agreements directly within Moveworks, using simple, conversational requests. Accessible from the Moveworks AI Agent Marketplace, a single hub for enterprise-ready AI agents, the Moveworks agents with Docusign IAM capabilities embed secure e-signature and agreement-workflow features in the employee’s flow of work. Whether onboarding new hires, routing approvals, or updating contracts, employees can now complete critical agreement tasks without switching apps or breaking focus. Key benefits of the Moveworks and Docusign integration: Accelerated approvals: Create, send, and sign documents in minutes, shaving days off traditional agreement cycles. Friction-free employee experience: Handle agreements from chat, email, or search inside Moveworks — no extra log-ins, no new UI to learn. Enterprise-grade trust and compliance: Docusign’s globally recognized security and audit trails combine with Moveworks’ AI governance for end-to-end protection.