Paycode's offline payments solution integrates facial biometric technology for proof of identity The world is becoming increasingly defined by data and digital systems, but one fact remains stubbornly true: if you cannot prove who you are, you cannot fully participate. Identification is more than an administrative formality - it is a passport to rights, opportunity and inclusion. The  World Bank ’s latest findings from the  Identification for Development (ID4D ) initiative, published in its...

The humanitarian sector is undergoing a major transformation. With increasing pressure to localise aid and reduce dependency on international NGOs, donors and policymakers are rethinking how to channel funds effectively.

SINGAPORE, Sept. 12, 2025 /CNW/ -- The Algorand Foundation announced a successful meeting of its Humanitarian Aid Payments Council, a group of leaders in blockchain, humanitarian organisations, and finance, dedicated to effective blockchain solutions in humanitarian aid. The Council met in Berlin to discuss how to scale humanitarian aid disbursement on blockchain. The council welcomed six new members: UNHCR , Mastercard , Paycode, Coala Pay , Meld, and Rahat. The Humanitarian Aid Payments...