As October’s harvest moon rises in 2025, new policy updates highlight a major shift in how we verify our identities. Just weeks ago, on September 26, the UK government announced a national digital ID plan. This requires workers to prove their status digitally to prevent illegal employment. Meanwhile, the European Union’s EUDI Wallet held a key testing event in Wrocław, Poland, on September 29-30. It focused on using biometrics, such as fingerprints or facial scans, for common daily tasks.