The iris scanning technology could come in very handy for authenticating mobile payments. Source: venturebeat.com

Is 2015 the year that biometrics officially become mainstream? How close is the federal government to mandating biometric identification for all U.S. citizens? Rick answers these questions… Source: http://www.youtube.com

The biometric system is part of a European initiative that allows Schengen countries to exchange visa data in an effort to reinforce border security. Source: http://www.biometricupdate.com

http://cnet.co/1AXLEDQ We take a look at a phone concept from Fujitsu which uses infrared to scan your iris to unlock your phone without touching it. Source: http://www.youtube.com

India had an incredible banner year. The world’s largest democracy, home to 1.25 billion people, was the best-performing emerging market in 2014, delivering over 29 percent. Source: seekingalpha.com

It was a sea of red for emerging market equities Wednesday as the dollar strengthened. The Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO) fell 1.2%, while the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM) fell 1%. Source: blogs.barrons.com

The Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI) has released its latest study into, well, the affordability of internet access. Source: gigaom.com

Low oil prices will compound political risks across emerging markets this year, according to a new report released Wednesday. Source: http://www.cnbc.com

“Though presently waning, China is the top priority of the ETF with about 23% exposure, Taiwan … tracking the S&P BMI Emerging Markets Low Volatility Index …” said Verena to Pearl… Source: kennethcarnesi.wordpress.com

EMV Chip Cards and Credit Card Fraud Europay, MasterCard and Visa (EMV) chip cards are a huge hit in the retail world. They reportedly prevent credit card fraud, helping to make point-of-sale transactions more secure. Source: http://www.dependable-solutions.net