Proposed plans to add biometrics to the SIM card registration process have been approved by The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission of Thailand. The 2019 regulations look to be revised mandating biometrics to be used by telcos for customer verification in order to prevent online fraud and voice scams. The measures prevent the proliferation of “mule accounts”, which are set up by fraudsters to commit financial crimes and scams. 

Mobile operators will have 180 days to comply with biometric verification,a proven method which would mitigate fake SIM accounts being created to disguise money laundering. 

The signs of a fraudulent registration would include the use of fake or edited photos and false information. Whilst many telcos have already implemented biometrics, they should look to invest in advanced systems used by mobile services for example banking if the rules are enforced. New limitations will be imposed on foreign SIM customers, limiting 3 SIMs per person, per service provider for up to 60 days use. 

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Face matching company, ROC, has branched out to offer a complete set of accurate face and iris recognition algorithms.

With more investment in fingerprint technology in the last year, they debuted a new algorithm ranked number #2 in the world.

ROC’s multimodal biometrics have been the backend of many commercial applications facilitating over 200 million transactions and growing into safe cities applications. In addition, they have embraced a “holistic computer vision approach for vehicle recognition and licence plate recognition” but above all is their determination to leverage their identity technologies in the fight against gun threats devastating America.

“Paradigm changing” – Christopher Centamore, SVP of Business Development, ROC.

“We are super excited about the gun detection capability we have developed. We are able to detect, very accurately, brandished weapons on existing video cameras and provide alerts to law enforcement officers. We have it installed in 56 schools in West Virginia”.

 

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J.P. Morgan Payments has unveiled two new proprietary payment terminals, the J.P. Morgan Paypad™ and J.P. Morgan Pinpad™, at NRF 2025. These all-in-one, biometrics-enabled devices are set to transform the future of omnichannel experiences and frictionless payments.

The Paypad and Pinpad are designed to streamline transactions with Android technology, catering to various industries such as retail, supermarkets, restaurants, hospitality, and entertainment. Both devices feature embedded facial or palm biometric recognition for enhanced security and convenience.

“Our innovative payment devices are a crucial step in transforming commerce, meeting consumers where they are, and offering frictionless solutions,” said Jean-Marc Thienpont, Managing Director of Omnichannel & Biometric Solutions at J.P. Morgan Payments.

The terminals support multiple payment methods, including chip, contactless, swipe, QR code, and biometric authentication. Their cutting-edge biometric capabilities ensure secure and fast, contactless transactions, combining fintech innovation with the trust and scale of a leading financial institution.

“The role of trust in building lasting customer relationships and driving business growth was highlighted at NRF 2025. J.P. Morgan continues to address the challenges of foodservice and retail in today’s economic climate,” said Joyce Chang, Chair of Global Research at J.P. Morgan.

The Paypad offers flexibility as a portable or docked device with a large touchscreen, 5G, and Wi-Fi 6 support, while the Pinpad’s compact, splash-resistant design and built-in battery make it ideal for space-constrained environments.

The Paypad will be piloted by select J.P. Morgan Enterprise clients in retail, foodservice, and hospitality, followed by the Pinpad later this year.

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