Biometrics
Biometric CURP takes effect across Mexico
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The Biometric Clave Única de Registro de Población (CURP) took effect on October 16, 2025, across Mexico's 32 states. Though not mandatory yet, its update is recommended for security and locating missing persons. The process is free and available at pilot modules.
The Gap store in San Francisco's Marina district has quietly installed an Orb, a biometric verification device from Sam Altman's cryptocurrency project World. This addition, unnoticed in initial coverage of the store's November reopening, aims to authenticate human users amid rising online bot concerns. The partnership highlights an unusual blend of retail and crypto technology.
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Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) has introduced biometric validation for distributing Temporary Housing Funds (DTH) to disaster victims in Sumatra, eliminating the need for ID cards or family registers. The system uses stored fingerprint and photo data from population records to verify identities. This ensures aid reaches recipients even if documents are lost in the disaster.