Trust Stamp

05/29/2026

Yesterday, John Bridge, Co-Chair of the IAFCI Cyber Fraud Industry Group, hosted the IAFCI Cyber Summit in Chicago, alongside United Facilities.💡

Key takeaways:

1. Industry leading insights: Great to hear from our agenda of speakers about their deep cyber fraud expertise.

2. Empowering investigators: Utilizing these insights to directly equip law enforcement and fraud investigators with the tools they need.

3. Tackling modern threats: Keeping the focus on preparing teams to proactively meet and overcome emerging cyber fraud challenges.

International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators (IAFCI)

05/28/2026

Regulatory clarity for blockchain actually helps law enforcement ⚖️

By passing the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act (BRCA), a key component of the CLARITY Act, the U.S. can protect consumer interests and clarify regulatory jurisdiction while distinguishing between financial institutions and the technology providers who build the neutral tools of the future. By establishing a safe harbor, this legislation ensures software developers are not held liable for the illegal actions of unrelated bad actors using their technology.

This is exactly where our Wallet of Wallets (WoW) sits. WoW allows users to manage their digital identities across multiple platforms securely and privately. As it is non-custodial, it empowers the individual. 🔒

John Bridge argues that, when the law is clear about who is a ‘developer’ vs a ‘custodian’, resources can be focused on stopping actual bad actors rather than stifling the technology that protects us all.

Read the full article 👇

https://www.realclearmarkets.com/articles/2026/05/02/a_cops_case_for_the_blockchain_regulatory_certainty_act_1180249.html

05/27/2026

The biggest crypto hack of the year: $40M drained from Decentralized finance (DeFi) platform 💰

Whilst the exact breach point is yet to be pinpointed, it’s likely to have involved hackers gaining access to hardware and stealing private keys and seed phrases.

This is something our Wallet of Wallets (WoW) solution using our Stable IT2 technology could have prevented.

1. No Stored Keys: With WoW, private keys and biometric aren't stored for hackers to find. Instead, the "key" is only temporarily reconstructed when the executive’s IT2 biometric token is generated via a live scan.

2. Physical Presence Requirement: IT2 includes "multi-level proof-of-life" technology. A remote hacker can't "fake" a face with a photo or deepfake.

3. Fragmented Security: WoW splits the keys to your assets into separate pieces (shards), distributed across independent locations. No single entity, holds enough to access the funds. Only the user's live biometric can regenerate the key and unlock the assets.

Read the full article about the breach 👇

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/cyber-security/usd40-million-worth-of-crypto-stolen-from-step-finance-hackers-compromise-executives-devices-to-gain-illicit-access?utm_source=chatgpt.com

This is the biggest crypto hack of the year, so far.

05/26/2026

Passwords can be reset. Biometrics are permanent.🛡️

At Trust Stamp, we are establishing trust in a connected world. As a global provider of AI-powered identity solutions, we empower businesses to verify and protect customer identities at scale.

We deliver secure biometric authentication without the privacy risk. Using patented cryptographic technology, we transform biometric data into Irreversibly Transformed Identity Tokens (IT2), ensuring absolute identity assurance.

DM us to find out more 📥

05/22/2026

Biometrics are permanent. Data breaches shouldn’t be. 🔐

Biometric authentication is essential for modern security, but storing face templates creates a high-stakes liability. If you store it, they can steal it.

Our Irreversibly Transformed Identity Token (IT2) solves this.

Our patented technology uses deep neural networks to convert biometric data into a unique, pseudonymized cryptographic token. Because the transformation is strictly one-way, the original biometric cannot be reverse-engineered. ✅

1. Zero-Trust Security: If a database is breached, attackers find zero usable biometric data.

2. Seamless Authentication: Only the user's live physical presence can regenerate the cryptographic key.

3. Streamlined Compliance: As global privacy regulations grow alongside customer identification mandates, it is imperative to protect an increasing amount of user data.

DM us to find out more 📥

05/22/2026

The EU launched an age verification app. It was found vulnerable within hours.

But the bigger story isn't the app itself.

It’s that member states are being urged to adopt this app, which can also be integrated into the upcoming European Digital Identity Wallet framework.

That shifts the question from:

“Does this app work?”

to:

“What happens when identity infrastructure at continental scale depends on systems that continuously handle sensitive identity data?”

As these systems expand, so does the value of the identity layer as an attack surface.

At Trust Stamp, we believe privacy-preserving verification starts by minimizing the data itself.

Our irreversible biometric tokenization technology enables verification without storing the original biometric data, reducing identity exposure as digital identity systems scale.

The architectural decisions being made now will shape digital trust infrastructure for years to come.

👉 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲: https://www.biometricupdate.com/202604/eu-recommends-white-label-age-verification-app-but-member-states-are-wary

The Commission is urging member states to accelerate the rollout of the EU age verification app and make it available by the end of the year.

05/21/2026

“You can reset a password in seconds, but you cannot change your fingerprints or palm lines if that data is leaked, stolen, or fed into authentication systems without your consent.” 👀

This post highlights a major flaw in many identity systems: they confuse "activity" with "authenticity." Using photos or deepfakes to bypass facial recognition isn't just a theory, it’s a growing threat.

At Trust Stamp, we go beyond basic checks to ensure true security without compromising privacy.

Our approach:

✅ Advanced Liveness Detection
✅ Privacy-First Tech
✅ Global Inclusion

Security is about more than just movement; it’s about trust.

Check out the full post 👇

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/naseemnaqvi_please-dont-do-this-what-looks-like-activity-7454798349309865984-Ogut?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAACP506gBabOERKFUO1zutyB-1AEB_OYNsYU

05/20/2026

Can we have both innovation and security? ⚡🔒

Our own John Bridge argues ‘Yes’. In his recent article, ‘A Cop's Case for the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act’, John talks about why the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act (BRCA) should be included in digital asset market structure legislation.

The BRCA clarifies that software developers are not money transmitters. This legal clarity actually helps law enforcement by focusing oversight on the entities that actually handle money, rather than the people writing the code.

At Trust Stamp, our Wallet of Wallets (WoW) embodies this principle of "Safety through Sovereignty."

The WoW offers users a secure way to prove their identity across the blockchain ecosystem without surrendering their data to a central authority. It is a non-custodial solution that prioritizes user privacy while staying aligned with a clear, regulatory framework.

We are building the tools for a more secure digital world - one where the law protects the builders and the users alike. 🌐

📥Drop us a DM to find out more about WoW

Read the full article 👇

https://www.realclearmarkets.com/articles/2026/05/02/a_cops_case_for_the_blockchain_regulatory_certainty_act_1180249.html

I spent decades hunting some of the most elusive fugitives in America. I've watched financial crimes evolve in real time from pre-paid cards to wire transfers to cryptocurrency wallets. I understand,

05/01/2026

The dark web is evolving. 🌐

"Fullz" packages, complete sets of stolen identity data, are now being paired with AI tools designed to bypass traditional KYC and biometric checks.

Standard document and biometric verification are no longer the "gold standard" if they can be fooled by sophisticated spoofs.

At Trust Stamp, we’ve stayed ahead of this curve. Our identity solutions don't just ‘check boxes’ they provide:

1. Advanced Liveness Detection: 3D face detection and anti-spoofing algorithms.

2. Privacy-First Tokens: Our IT2 technology transforms biometric data into irreversible tokens, removing the "honeypot" of sensitive data that hackers crave.

3. Irreversibility: Even if a token is intercepted, it cannot be reverse-engineered into a usable biometric image.

Don't let stolen data compromise your security. 🔒

👉 Read the full article on emerging identity risks: https://www.biometricupdate.com/202604/eurail-breach-exposes-passport-data-fuels-dark-web-identity-trade

Stolen personal data from more than 300,000 Eurail customers has surfaced for sale on the dark web raising fresh concerns about identity fraud.

04/30/2026

And that’s a wrap on The Bitcoin Conference 2026 💰

After speaking with crypto enthusiasts, investors, and ecosystem partners, our key takeaways are:

1. 12 words is 12 too many
2. Biometric self-custody > Seed phrases
3. The appetite for institutional-grade identity solutions continues to grow

Keep an eye out for the launch of our Wallet of Wallets (WoW). 🚀

Next stop: Consensus 2026 in Miami next week.

See you at The Bitcoin Conference next year.