OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Lead Call to Prioritize Cybersecurity

More than 100 major companies, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft, AWS, Visa and Mastercard, signed an open letter urging global policymakers and organizations to strengthen cybersecurity defenses as AI-enabled attacks become more capable and widespread. The group warned that critical infrastructure and long-standing security weaknesses could be increasingly targeted, calling for coordinated action across governments, technology providers and cybersecurity organizations.

Card-on-File Is the Top Use of Debit Cards, SoFi Report Says

SoFi’s Q2 Debit Spend Index found that card-on-file became the most common debit payment type at 25% of transactions, while overall digital debit usage dipped slightly as card-not-present activity declined. Physical card activity showed momentum through a 2.6-point increase in contactless transactions, while spending at in-person categories such as gas stations, fast food, drug stores and pharmacies also increased.

Fueled by Stablecoins, Monthly Crypto Card Purchases Top $1 Billion 

Crypto card spending reached a record $1.04 billion in July, up nearly 200% year over year, driven largely by stablecoins such as USDC and USDT and increased use for everyday purchases. By allowing consumers to spend digital assets through existing payment networks without requiring direct merchant crypto acceptance, crypto cards could help overcome a major adoption barrier and expand stablecoin use in retail and cross-border payments.

Students to Receive Universal ID Cards

Cleveland Metropolitan School District is introducing universal ID cards for all K-12 students, with the cards used for school access and attendance tracking as part of enhanced safety measures. The physical cards will also function as Cleveland Public Library cards, RTA transit passes and bus swipe cards that allow parents and guardians to track student transportation.

Membership ID Cards Available for Osage Nation Tribal Members

The Osage Nation will begin issuing new membership ID cards to enrolled tribal members as part of an effort to strengthen identity verification, improve access to tribal programs, services and events, and maintain more accurate membership records. The new cards will feature a QR code linking directly to the Osage Nation website.

Pakistan’s NADRA Rolls Out Homegrown QR-Based ID Cards

Pakistan’s NADRA is expanding from issuing digital identity credentials to serving as a broader digital trust provider, using homegrown technology to make secure identity verification more accessible across government, financial and private-sector services. Its latest innovation is a locally produced, chipless national ID card with a secure QR code that can be verified by smartphone, reducing reliance on imported microchips while supporting Pakistan’s growing mobile-first digital identity ecosystem.

Fogra Web Academy Autumn Training Courses

The Fogra Web Academy 2026/27 offers 30 one-hour live online training sessions designed to strengthen practical expertise in print and media technology, covering four core areas: color, print, post press and standardization. Running through May 2027, the program combines fundamentals with advanced topics such as digital and flexo printing, proofing, HDR imaging, packaging, metallic effects, ID card testing, energy efficiency and evolving ISO standards, with recordings available for those unable to attend live. Participants can also demonstrate their knowledge by completing the Fundamentals and Specials tests to earn Fogra Graduate certification.

Meet the Card-Carrying Collectors Preserving Payments History

Credit card collecting has developed into a niche global hobby in which enthusiasts preserve and trade expired cards as artifacts documenting the evolution of payment technology, design and commerce, with collections spanning early embossed cards, magnetic stripes, chip cards and co-branded products. Rare and historically significant cards can command thousands of dollars, while collectors such as Rich Hudson, who owns more than 15,000 cards, view each card as a “time capsule” reflecting how payment methods and consumer culture have changed over the decades.

One ID Card Unlocks Every Clinical Task

CEO Peter Kolarov says Crayonic’s digital identity cards consolidate all needed credentials into one biometric wearable, allowing staff to automatically open doors, access patient data and sign prescriptions.

Peru Introduces Biometric Foreign Resident ID Linked to Police Systems

Peru has begun rolling out a new electronic Carné de Extranjería for foreign residents, featuring a chip with facial and fingerprint biometrics, an electronic signature and real-time connectivity with national police to help combat forged documents and irregular migration.

Stablecoins Come to Money Transfers Via Western Union’s Stablecard

Western Union and Rain have launched Stablecard, a digital wallet and Visa credit card that allows users to hold, transfer and spend the new U.S. dollar-backed USDPT stablecoin across 37 markets, with expansion to 60 planned by year-end. Built on the Solana blockchain and issued by Anchorage Digital Bank, the offering combines Western Union’s global remittance network with Visa acceptance. Spending on card-backed stablecoins has more than doubled globally over the past year.

New Structure MyKad Rollout Marks New Chapter in ID Card Evolution

Malaysia is beginning a phased rollout of its New Structure MyKad, an upgraded national identity card with 53 security elements, including QR codes, holograms, microtext, ultraviolet features, laser engraving and a more highly encrypted chip.

Maldives to Launch Smart ID Cards

The Maldives plans to introduce a chip- and fingerprint-enabled smart ID card within toughly 18 months that can support payments, manage personal records and provide access to services across government agencies, state-owned companies and banks. The initiative is part of the Maldives 2.0 digitalization program, which aims to improve access, increase transparency and support the country’s goal of expanding the digital economy to 15% of GDP by 2030.

Savitri Ammal Oriental Students to Get ‘Smart’ ID Cards

Savitri Ammal Oriental Higher Secondary School in Mylapore has introduced smart ID cards for students and staff. Powered by PraVyuha Tech Solutions LLP’s BeeVyuha ERP software, the cards include Bluetooth chips that allow campus devices to track movement.