#visa-trusted-agent-protocol
#visa-trusted-agent-protocol

Online age checks came first - a VPN crackdown could be next

Lawmakers aim to ensure VPNs do not obstruct online age verification efforts.

fromThe Village Voice

Which VPN makes sense for crypto traders in 2026? - The Village Voice

Crypto traders must choose VPNs based on technical fundamentals like protocol choices, logging policies, and security features to protect their activities.

Online age checks came first - a VPN crackdown could be next

Lawmakers aim to ensure VPNs do not obstruct online age verification efforts.

more#vpn

#cybersecurity

fromwww.theguardian.com

What is a passkey, how does it work and why is it better than a password?

The UK's National Cyber Security Centre recommends using passkeys instead of passwords for secure digital logins.

Information security

In Other News: Unauthorized Mythos Access, Plankey CISA Nomination Ends, New Display Security Device

fromwww.bbc.com

Privacy technologies

UK cyber chiefs say it's time to ditch passwords for passkeys - what are they?

fromMail Online

Privacy technologies

How to create secure passwords - it might be time to switch to passkey

fromInfoWorld

UK's NCSC calls passkeys the default, says passwords are no longer fit for the purpose

Passkeys are recommended as the primary authentication method due to their security and user-friendliness compared to traditional passwords.

No Exploit Needed: How Attackers Walk Through the Front Door via Identity-Based Attacks

Stolen credentials remain the primary entry point for attackers, despite advancements in cybersecurity.

fromwww.theguardian.com

What is a passkey, how does it work and why is it better than a password?

The UK's National Cyber Security Centre recommends using passkeys instead of passwords for secure digital logins.

In Other News: Unauthorized Mythos Access, Plankey CISA Nomination Ends, New Display Security Device

Key cybersecurity developments include a hacker's probation, UK military deployment for internet protection, and Lovable's data exposure issue.

fromwww.bbc.com

UK cyber chiefs say it's time to ditch passwords for passkeys - what are they?

People in the UK are encouraged to use passkeys instead of passwords for better online security.

fromMail Online

How to create secure passwords - it might be time to switch to passkey

Using unique passwords and transitioning to passkeys enhances online security and reduces the risk of cyber threats.

fromInfoWorld

UK's NCSC calls passkeys the default, says passwords are no longer fit for the purpose

Passkeys are recommended as the primary authentication method due to their security and user-friendliness compared to traditional passwords.

No Exploit Needed: How Attackers Walk Through the Front Door via Identity-Based Attacks

Stolen credentials remain the primary entry point for attackers, despite advancements in cybersecurity.

The Top 8 Enterprise VPN Solutions

Secure remote connections are critical for businesses to prevent data breaches, with enterprise VPN solutions being a top priority.

Deliverability

The Behavioral Shift: Why Trusted Relationships Are the Newest Attack Surface

Email attackers now exploit behavioral weaknesses, using tailored tactics that blend into trusted relationships and workflows, making detection more challenging.

DevOps

fromInfoQ

HashiCorp Vault 2.0 Marks Shift to IBM Lifecycle with New Identity Federation

HashiCorp Vault 2.0 introduces significant updates, including a refined security model and Workload Identity Federation for improved secret management across cloud environments.

EU data protection

'We Are DeFi, so MiCA Does Not Apply to Us.' Sorry, but EBA and ESMA Have a Different Point of View

Decentralized finance projects must ensure legal compliance with MiCAR regulations despite misconceptions about exemptions for fully decentralized projects.

#ai-agents

Bridging the AI Agent Authority Gap: Continuous Observability as the Decision Engine

AI agents create a delegation gap in enterprise security that must be addressed before governing their authority.

Silicon Valley

Coinbase Starts Rolling out AI Agents Modeled After 'Legendary' Employees

Coinbase is testing AI agents modeled after former employees for use in virtual environments like Slack and email.

Chainalysis Deploys AI Agents to Counter Criminal Use of Artificial Intelligence in Crypto

Chainalysis introduces AI agents to enhance fraud detection and compliance without requiring deep technical expertise, ensuring data quality and human oversight.

Bridging the AI Agent Authority Gap: Continuous Observability as the Decision Engine

AI agents create a delegation gap in enterprise security that must be addressed before governing their authority.

Silicon Valley

Coinbase Starts Rolling out AI Agents Modeled After 'Legendary' Employees

Coinbase is testing AI agents modeled after former employees for use in virtual environments like Slack and email.

Chainalysis Deploys AI Agents to Counter Criminal Use of Artificial Intelligence in Crypto

Chainalysis introduces AI agents to enhance fraud detection and compliance without requiring deep technical expertise, ensuring data quality and human oversight.

UK govt shells out 550 for Digital ID panel, bans press

The UK government is forming a People's Panel to discuss a national digital identity system, compensating participants £550 for their involvement.

fromComputerworld

World ID expands its 'proof of human' vision for the AI era

World ID aims to enhance digital identity security through innovative technology and tools, but concerns about safety persist.

fromBusiness Matters

Business intelligence

The Growing Importance of Digital Identity in the Financial System

UK politics

UK govt shells out 550 for Digital ID panel, bans press

The UK government is forming a People's Panel to discuss a national digital identity system, compensating participants £550 for their involvement.

fromComputerworld

World ID expands its 'proof of human' vision for the AI era

World ID aims to enhance digital identity security through innovative technology and tools, but concerns about safety persist.

fromBusiness Matters

Business intelligence

The Growing Importance of Digital Identity in the Financial System

more#digital-identity

Agentic AI for Defense: How Checkmarx Turns Security into a Coding Partner - DevOps.com

Agentic AI proactively identifies and addresses security vulnerabilities in real-time during code development, enhancing application security significantly.

Artificial intelligence

World pitch: scan eyeballs to tie identity to AI agents

Software development

fromDevOps.com

Agentic AI for Defense: How Checkmarx Turns Security into a Coding Partner - DevOps.com

Agentic AI proactively identifies and addresses security vulnerabilities in real-time during code development, enhancing application security significantly.

World pitch: scan eyeballs to tie identity to AI agents

World is launching AgentKit, a technology linking AI agents to verified human identities through iris-scanning orbs to prevent AI abuse and establish trust in agentic systems.

4 tips for remote workers to safeguard data and privacy

Remote work in public spaces offers convenience but poses privacy and security risks that require precautions.

4 tips for remote workers to safeguard data and privacy

Remote work in public spaces offers convenience but poses privacy and security risks that require careful management.

4 tips for remote workers to safeguard data and privacy

Remote work in public spaces offers convenience but poses privacy and security risks that require precautions.

4 tips for remote workers to safeguard data and privacy

Remote work in public spaces offers convenience but poses privacy and security risks that require precautions.

4 tips for remote workers to safeguard data and privacy

Remote work in public spaces offers convenience but poses privacy and security risks that require careful management.

4 tips for remote workers to safeguard data and privacy

Remote work in public spaces offers convenience but poses privacy and security risks that require precautions.

Visa deepens outreach to content creators with TikTok collaboration

Visa and TikTok launched a debit card for U.K. content creators to manage finances and access funds quickly.

Visa Bridges Capital Markets and Onchain Payments on Canton Network

Visa is facilitating onchain payment flows for financial institutions while ensuring privacy standards are met.

London startup

fromAmerican Banker

Visa deepens outreach to content creators with TikTok collaboration

Visa and TikTok launched a debit card for U.K. content creators to manage finances and access funds quickly.

Visa Bridges Capital Markets and Onchain Payments on Canton Network

Visa is facilitating onchain payment flows for financial institutions while ensuring privacy standards are met.

more#visa

fromSecuritymagazine

The Privacy-Security Partnership: How We Bend Risk in a Resource Crunch

Fewer privacy practitioners feel confident in meeting laws, while resource shortages and compliance challenges increase stress in the field.

E-Commerce

fromPayments Dive

Tapping into the latest emerging payment solution trends

Consumers demand diverse payment options, including digital wallets and A2A payments, driving merchants to adapt for growth and seamless experiences.

22 hours ago

Can Sam Altman make proving you're human seem cool-and essential?

World ID aims to provide verifiable proof of humanity to combat deepfake impersonation and increasing online bots.

8 hours ago

Singapore Police and Crypto Exchanges Launch Joint Operation Against Scam-Linked Accounts

Singapore police intensified enforcement against scam-related crypto activity with major exchanges to curb fraud risks.

NYC startup

fromTechCrunch

Sam Altman's project World looks to scale its human verification empire. First stop: Tinder. | TechCrunch

World project integrates verification tech into various sectors, starting with dating apps, to distinguish human users from AI.

fromwww.housingwire.com

Disconnected systems fueling title, wire fraud risks

Disconnected systems, inconsistent definitions of data, and the manual nature of data movement create ongoing challenges in the title industry, according to FundingShield President Adam Chaudhary.

Real estate

Deliverability

fromWordtothewise

DKIM2: What it means for the future of email

DKIM2 is a new email authentication protocol in development, improving security and reliability over DKIM and addressing issues from previous methods.

fromFortune

Visa CMO: AI agents are your new customers - here's how to sell to them | Fortune

The rise of Business-to-AI (B2AI) requires companies to optimize for AI agents as new customer segments.

fromNature

Researchers: here's how to audit your fragmented digital identity

A search for 'Guo Wei' in ORCID returned 616 profiles, none affiliated with the Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, highlighting the difficulty in verifying academic identities.

Higher education

#fintech

fromComputerWeekly.com

London startup

UK government beats drum for fintech industry at London Fintech Week | Computer Weekly

The UK government aims to modernize payment services regulation to support fintech innovation and maintain its competitive edge in the industry.

fromSilicon Canals

A money-transfer app stored customer passports on an unencrypted, publicly accessible server for nearly five years - Silicon Canals

Fintech companies face regulatory pressure to collect identity documents but lack enforceable obligations to protect them, leading to data breaches.

London startup

fromComputerWeekly.com

UK government beats drum for fintech industry at London Fintech Week | Computer Weekly

The UK government aims to modernize payment services regulation to support fintech innovation and maintain its competitive edge in the industry.

fromSilicon Canals

A money-transfer app stored customer passports on an unencrypted, publicly accessible server for nearly five years - Silicon Canals

Fintech companies face regulatory pressure to collect identity documents but lack enforceable obligations to protect them, leading to data breaches.

more#fintech

DevOps

fromwww.bankingdive.com

fromwww.independent.co.uk

How proactive DEX strengthens IT compliance in financial services

Proactive DEX management helps financial services organizations address compliance challenges by continuously monitoring and improving the digital workplace.

EU data protection

What are EU digital identity wallets? The benefits and risks explained

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues like reproductive rights and digital identity, emphasizing the importance of on-the-ground reporting.

Tokenized Assets Near $30 Billion as Institutions Expand On-Chain Capital Markets Activity

Tokenized real-world assets are rapidly becoming essential for institutional portfolios, surpassing retail adoption rates and reshaping capital markets.

Sonic Builds Quantum-Ready Blockchain With Simpler Architecture

Sonic redesigns proof-of-stake to enhance quantum resilience, shifting from elliptic curve to hash-based schemes for improved security.

#ai

fromwww.cbc.ca

Anthropic's latest AI model is sparking fears from cybersecurity experts and the banking sector. Here's why. | CBC News

Mythos, Anthropic's advanced AI model, poses cybersecurity risks by uncovering vulnerabilities faster than they can be fixed.

Information security

AI Can Autonomously Hack Cloud Systems With Minimal Oversight: Researchers

Information security

From Scripts to Swarms: Why AI Is Breaking Traditional Sybil Defenses

fromwww.cbc.ca

Anthropic's latest AI model is sparking fears from cybersecurity experts and the banking sector. Here's why. | CBC News

Mythos, Anthropic's advanced AI model, poses cybersecurity risks by uncovering vulnerabilities faster than they can be fixed.

AI Can Autonomously Hack Cloud Systems With Minimal Oversight: Researchers

AI systems can autonomously hack cloud environments, demonstrating advanced capabilities in executing sophisticated attacks without specific instructions.

From Scripts to Swarms: Why AI Is Breaking Traditional Sybil Defenses

AI agents will centralize identity management, enhancing security against Sybil attacks through advanced automation and dynamic behavior.

Barclays and Lloyds join FCA's second AI sandbox as banks race to prove their tech credentials

Barclays joins a regulatory AI testing scheme to enhance its technology capabilities in the competitive banking sector.

DevOps

fromInfoQ

Event-Driven Patterns for Cloud-Native Banking - What Works, What Hurts?

Event-driven architecture in regulated industries offers benefits and challenges that need careful consideration.

Beyond the Breach: Why rsETH's Depegging Demands a New Standard for Bridge Security

KelpDAO's rsETH depegged after a breach, highlighting the need for improved bridge security in collateral risk management.

fromBitcoin Magazine

fromwww.businessinsider.com

100+ Crypto Firms Urge Senate To Advance Clarity Act

Over 100 crypto firms urge U.S. Senate to advance market structure legislation to prevent innovation and capital from leaving the country.

Silicon Valley

2 weeks ago

Visa is burning through nearly 2 trillion AI tokens a month and rewarding employees for building faster

Visa is significantly increasing its AI token usage, rewarding teams for impactful results rather than just output.

#meta

Meta Accounts Center now includes more apps and devices

Meta updates its Accounts Center to include Threads profiles and AI glasses accounts for easier management of all Meta-related products.

Meta Accounts Center includes more apps and devices

Meta updates its Accounts Center to include Threads profiles and AI glasses accounts for easier management of all Meta-related products.

Meta Accounts Center now includes more apps and devices

Meta updates its Accounts Center to include Threads profiles and AI glasses accounts for easier management of all Meta-related products.

Meta Accounts Center includes more apps and devices

Meta updates its Accounts Center to include Threads profiles and AI glasses accounts for easier management of all Meta-related products.

1Password sees AI as both threat and tool

AI presents both risks and opportunities for password management, requiring firms to balance security with the potential for careless app development.

Credit Bank PLC Partners With Anzens to Pilot USDA Stablecoin in Kenya

Credit Bank PLC and Anzens are piloting a stablecoin to reduce cross-border payment fees to 1.5% and improve transaction speed.

Proton CEO: Age checks turn internet into ID checkpoint

Age verification risks transforming the internet into a system requiring identification for all users, compromising anonymity and security.

Age verification is a mess but we're doing it anyway

Age verification methods on the internet are flawed, leading to challenges in effectively preventing underage access to inappropriate content.

Proton CEO: Age checks turn internet into ID checkpoint

Age verification risks transforming the internet into a system requiring identification for all users, compromising anonymity and security.

Age verification is a mess but we're doing it anyway

Age verification methods on the internet are flawed, leading to challenges in effectively preventing underage access to inappropriate content.

more#age-verification

fromFortune

The Mythos meeting focused on the wrong AI risk to banks. Here's the one nobody is talking about | Fortune

Artificial intelligence is transforming fraud into a machine-driven, scalable threat, posing risks beyond traditional cyber attacks.

PACE Act Pushes Fed Payment Access for Nonbanks, Crypto Firms

Hardworking Americans shouldn't have to wait days to access their own money or pay extra just to move it. The current system is outdated. PACE Act modernizes our system to deliver faster payments, lower costs.

Cryptocurrency

fromFortune

Fortune

AI agents operate autonomously, creating governance gaps and enterprise risk as organizations struggle to manage their authority and actions.

fromSilicon Canals

Fintech apps demand your passport for verification - then leave it on an unprotected server - Silicon Canals

Duc's exposed server revealed unprotected sensitive personal data, highlighting significant gaps in fintech data protection practices.

E-Commerce

Visa says AI could start making purchases for you. Not everyone wants that, but here's how close we are

AI is influencing consumer purchases and acting on behalf of shoppers in commerce.

Brian Armstrong Says Base Is the Best Chain for Trading, Payments, and Agents

Base is the leading blockchain for trading, payments, and AI agents, commanding 46% of Ethereum L2 decentralized finance TVL.

Stablecoins Move Toward Mainstream Payments as Binance Cites Visa-Beating Volume

Stablecoins processed $33 trillion in 2025, surpassing Visa's $14 trillion in transaction volume, indicating significant growth in blockchain payments.

fromCointelegraph

Mastercard Moves to Settle Card Payments Using Stablecoins

Mastercard integrates stablecoins into its payment settlement process, partnering with SoFi Technologies to enhance transaction efficiency and bridge traditional banking with digital assets.

Stablecoins Move Toward Mainstream Payments as Binance Cites Visa-Beating Volume

Stablecoins processed $33 trillion in 2025, surpassing Visa's $14 trillion in transaction volume, indicating significant growth in blockchain payments.

fromCointelegraph

Mastercard Moves to Settle Card Payments Using Stablecoins

Mastercard integrates stablecoins into its payment settlement process, partnering with SoFi Technologies to enhance transaction efficiency and bridge traditional banking with digital assets.

Circle, OSL Expand USDC Access as Asia Cross-Border Demand Grows

OSL Group and Circle are expanding USDC access for trading, payments, and settlement in Asia, enhancing institutional liquidity.

Circle Launches USDC Bridge for Native Cross-Chain Transfers Across EVM Networks

Circle launched the USDC Bridge, enabling direct cross-chain USDC transfers without third-party involvement.

Circle, OSL Expand USDC Access as Asia Cross-Border Demand Grows

OSL Group and Circle are expanding USDC access for trading, payments, and settlement in Asia, enhancing institutional liquidity.

Circle Launches USDC Bridge for Native Cross-Chain Transfers Across EVM Networks

Circle launched the USDC Bridge, enabling direct cross-chain USDC transfers without third-party involvement.

more#usdc

FCA Raids 8 Sites in First UK Crackdown on Illegal Peer-to-Peer Crypto Trading

The FCA's enforcement action targeted unregistered peer-to-peer crypto traders, emphasizing that these operations are illegal and pose significant financial crime risks. Steve Smart stated, 'We will use our powers and work with partners to disrupt them.'

Cryptocurrency

fromInsideHook

Does the Future of Dating Apps Involve Retinal Scans?

AI is complicating online dating by enabling fake profiles and interactions.

fromBitcoin Magazine

Russia Advances Sweeping Crypto Regulation Bill, Legalizes Cross-Border Payments And Tightens Market Controls

Russia's State Duma has advanced a bill to regulate digital currencies, establishing a framework for the crypto market.

#cryptocurrency

Information security

Dozens of Malicious Crypto Apps Land in Apple App Store

Bitcoin Rebounds, But Crypto's Security Crisis Intensifies Week in Review

Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies rose, indicating risk appetite despite ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainties.

Cryptocurrency

Human Error, Not Hacking, Cited as Top Cause for Crypto Access Loss

Dozens of Malicious Crypto Apps Land in Apple App Store

Over two dozen fake cryptocurrency apps targeting iOS users have been found in the Apple App Store, aimed at stealing recovery phrases and private keys.

Bitcoin Rebounds, But Crypto's Security Crisis Intensifies Week in Review

Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies rose, indicating risk appetite despite ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainties.

Human Error, Not Hacking, Cited as Top Cause for Crypto Access Loss

Human error is the leading cause of cryptocurrency access loss, affecting 35% of holders, primarily due to forgotten passwords and lost seed phrases.

Institutional Crypto Adoption 'Happening Now': Ripple Executive Says Real-World Use Cases Taking Hold

Institutional adoption of digital assets is actively occurring, focusing on infrastructure and real-world applications.

Why Trust and Verification Are Critical for Modern Online Platform Businesses

Trust is essential yet fragile in the digital economy, with platforms facing increasing challenges from sophisticated online scams.

fromForbes

Can Crypto Finally Solve The "Paying For The Internet" Problem?

The traditional ad-based model is being challenged as creators and users seek fairer value distribution in digital platforms.

fromBusiness Matters

Why Trust and Verification Are Critical for Modern Online Platform Businesses

Trust is essential yet fragile in the digital economy, with platforms facing increasing challenges from sophisticated online scams.

fromForbes

Can Crypto Finally Solve The "Paying For The Internet" Problem?

The traditional ad-based model is being challenged as creators and users seek fairer value distribution in digital platforms.

Shakepay Enables Bitcoin-Backed Lending in Canada After AMF Green Light

Shakepay launched bitcoin-backed loans in Canada with a 9.5% APR, allowing users to borrow against their bitcoin without selling.

TikTok's US joint venture gains security infrastructure certification

TikTok USDS Joint Venture has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, enhancing user trust in its data security measures.

fromBitcoin Magazine

Lydian Launches Visa Platinum Crypto Card To Enable Everyday Spending Of Digital Assets

Lydian launched a Visa Platinum card enabling users to spend over 300 digital assets globally, simplifying crypto transactions.

fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence

Zoom adds World ID verification to prove meeting participants are human, not deepfakes

Zoom integrates biometric verification to combat deepfake fraud in meetings.

XRP Prepares for Quantum Future as Ripple Maps XRPL Strategy for Security Readiness

Ripple is implementing a multi-phase plan to secure the XRP Ledger against quantum threats by 2028.

Anthropic Adds ID Verification to Claude for Select AI Users

Anthropic implemented ID checks for Claude users in April 2026 to limit abuse and meet legal obligations, while not storing ID images on its systems.

Historic First Year: SEC Under Atkins Resets Crypto Policy With Focus on Clarity and Growth

SEC under Paul Atkins emphasizes regulatory clarity to strengthen U.S. capital markets and support innovation, including crypto.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Claude is requiring some of its users to verify their identity. Here's Anthropic's explanation.

Anthropic is implementing identity verification for some Claude users to combat fraudulent behavior.

This Week in Crypto Law (Apr. 12, 2026)

This week in crypto law showed a shift from experimentation to integration with federal authority reinforced and traditional finance deepening digital asset involvement.

FATF Calls for Rapid Global Crypto Standards Rollout as Cross-Border Enforcement Gaps Raise Systemic Risks

FATF pressures jurisdictions to enforce crypto regulations faster, increasing scrutiny on stablecoins and accountability for compliance gaps.

Hex Trust Brings 1:1 Backed Wrapped XRP to Solana's Ecosystem

Wrapped XRP, known as wXRP, is issued and custodied by Hex Trust, a regulated digital asset custodian. The token is fully collateralized at a 1:1 ratio.

Cryptocurrency

#agentic-commerce

E-Commerce

Trust Bridges Matter: When agentic systems meet payment reality - Tearsheet

Artificial intelligence

Trust Bridges Matter: When agentic systems meet payment reality - Tearsheet

E-Commerce

Trust Bridges Matter: When agentic systems meet payment reality - Tearsheet

Artificial intelligence

Trust Bridges Matter: When agentic systems meet payment reality - Tearsheet

more#agentic-commerce

2 weeks ago

Securitize Integrates With TRON to Bring Tokenized Real-World Assets to One of the World's Largest Blockchains

Tokenization is about bringing real-world financial assets onto infrastructure that can support global scale and continuous market access, said Carlos Domingo, Co-Founder and CEO of Securitize.

Cryptocurrency

fromNextgov.com

New methods for assuring digital identity and authenticity

Generative AI is transforming content creation, increasing the need for reliable identity verification and authenticity in digital media.

How Paze is betting bank trust can crack the digital wallet market - Tearsheet

I'm the general manager of Paze, one of the business units of Early Warning Services. The mandate is really to take Paze and bring this new payment checkout system to the masses - both on the consumer side and on the merchant side - really making sure that our goal of becoming one of the top three wallets for checkout in the next five years becomes reality.

Cryptocurrency

4 weeks ago

FTC Warns Visa, Mastercard, Paypal, Stripe as Debanking Concerns Shake US Financial Access

Federal regulators are intensifying scrutiny of payment giants over account restrictions that may conflict with consumer expectations and policies.

fromArs Technica