Identity

Blockpass integrates award-winning ID system with Solana Wallets, offers special discount to Solana projects

HONG KONG, Sept 7, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Blockpass has announced that it will be integrating its identity verification solution with Solana Wallets and supporting Solana projects with its revolutionary On-Chain KYC(R) solution. Additionally, Blockpass will provide a unique special offer available to all Solana projects in the form of a 50% discount. Solana is a blockchain network with the fundamental ideals of an open-source community, decentralization, staking and censorship resistance at its heart. The Solana network is validated by thousands of independently-operating nodes that ensures data remains secure

Dynamic Coalition on Blockchain Assurance and Standardization (DC-BAS)

Introduction Blockchains are a promising technology with the potential to transform many industries. However, there are still challenges that need to be addressed before blockchain solutions can reach their full potential. Blockchains are important because they can be used to create secure and transparent systems. For example, blockchains can streamline the delivery of public services to underserved communities and populations, strengthen transparency and integrity for public services, and ultimately build trust amongst all stakeholders. As blockchain technology continues to develop, it is likely to have a major impact on the

United Nations Group Seeks Comments on Blockchain Voting Standards

Hosted by the New York - The United Nations (UN) Internet Governance Forum (IGF) Blockchain Assurance & Standardization Dynamic Coalition has distributed a suite of blockchain standards authored by the Government Blockchain Association (GBA) including standards for the use of blockchain technology in elections. The GBA Voting Working Group that developed the election standard is comprised of election officials, election systems vendors, and blockchain experts from around the world. They are driven by a desire to make elections trustworthy and accessible to all voters. According to Utah County Commissioner, Amelia

Sarson Funds Employs Blockpass’ KYC for BCH, CSPR Stablecoins

HONG KONG, July 20, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - This week sees the announcement that capital management firm Sarson Funds is using Blockpass' On-Chain KYC(R) solution, alongside Accountable's on-chain proof-of-reserve validation, to create the most transparent and trusted stablecoins on the Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and Casper (CSPR) blockchains. The asset-backed U.S. dollar stablecoins will exclusively hold Circle's USDC as collateral which will be held on-chain with a publicly verifiable address. According to Sarson Funds, placing 'pre-compliant' stablecoins on the Bitcoin Cash and Casper Networks will allow those communities to transact

The Fight for Financial Freedom

As the grasp of regulators tightens on the global cryptocurrency market, exchanges such as KuCoin are being compelled to implement mandatory pre-purchase checks. In tandem, several prominent banks are limiting funds transferred to cryptocurrency exchanges under the guise of protecting customers from fraudulent activities. In the background, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is looming over these rapidly evolving regulations. The FATF underscores the significance of Know Your Customer (KYC), Know Your Business (KYB), Know Your Transaction (KYT), and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations applicable to all financial transactions, cryptocurrencies included.

The GBA Recognizes Blockchain Trailblazers

Washington, DC, June 4 2023 – The Government Blockchain Association (GBA) honored exceptional individuals and organizations for their groundbreaking use of blockchain technology in solving public sector challenges. The Annual Achievement Awards, presented on May 24, 2023, in Washington, DC, celebrated this year's outstanding winners. Rosemarie McClean, Chief Executive Officer, and Dino Cataldo Dell’Accio, Chief Information Officer received the award on behalf of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF), the Organization Award for a digital identity solution that enabled over 23,000 retirees across 180 countries, to provide their

Blockpass Achieves ISO Info Security Certification from British Assessment Bureau

HONG KONG, Apr 3, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Blockpass is proud to announce that, through consulting and advisory firm Charmwood Risk Management, Blockpass UK is now certified to ISO 27001 by The British Assessment Bureau, a UKAS Accredited Organisation. The award of this certificate (meeting the requirements of BS EN ISO/IEC 27001:2017) confirms Blockpass' ability to provide KYC and AML tools for cryptocurrencies, Defi and other regulated industries globally, demonstrating the suitability of Blockpass for companies seeking regulatory solutions in any jurisdiction. The certificate is available to view here: https://cvs.babcert.com/babcert.asp?c=241611&v=k34q1g2c2q Charmwood Risk Management is

Blockpass and Avalanche Secure Dapps, Enable Digitization of Assets

HONG KONG, Feb 17, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - A new partnership, between digital identity verification provider Blockpass and Avalanche, a high-performance smart contracts platform, is revealed today as both companies seek to further the safety, security and capabilities of the blockchain ecosystem. As part of this partnership, Blockpass will be integrated with Avalanche for KYC and AML verification. Through this, Avalanche will also enjoy Blockpass' new feature that allows users to certify their ownership of their digital wallets, providing a market suitable for Unhosted Wallets thanks to Blockpass' Unhosted

Blockpass Achieves UK Gov’s Cyber Essentials Plus Certification

HONG KONG, Feb 9, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Blockpass is pleased to announce that it has achieved the Cyber Essentials Plus certification, certified through Forensic Control, a London-based cyber security company. The certification is a UK government-backed scheme to ensure and show protection against cyber threats. This certification follows and builds on from the Cyber Essentials certification that Blockpass earned just over a year ago, further displaying its commitment and capabilities in the region of security. Blockpass is a digital identity verification provider which provides a one-click compliance gateway

Finnish players prefer these payment methods at online casinos

Finns are hard-working gambling enthusiasts and these days the vast majority of this gambling has moved online to various online platforms. When playing at online casinos, the most important feature is of course the secure payment traffic it offers, because players enter their payment information into the sites and large sums of money move through the service. Finnish consumers prefer numerous different and modern options when paying, which is also reflected in the payment options of the online casinos that offer their service to them. Familiar and safe payment methods