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Giesecke+Devrient Currency Technology is an international group providing security technology and headquartered in Munich, Germany.

Innovations by G+D make the lives of billions of people in the digital and physical world more secure. With its products and solutions, G+D is one of the market and technology leaders in payments, connectivity, identity and digital infrastructure. Established in 1852, the company achieved sales of €2.45bn in 2019 and employs 11,500 people. G+D has a presence in 33 countries. Its customer base includes central and commercial banks, mobile network providers, automotive manufacturers, health insurance companies, governments and public authorities.  

As leader in identity technologies, IDEMIA Secure Transactions is on a mission to unlock the world and make it safer. Backed by cutting-edge R&D, IDEMIA provides unique technologies, underpinned by long-standing expertise in biometrics, cryptography, data analytics, systems and smart devices. 

IDEMIA Secure Transactions offers its public and private customers payment, connectivity, access control, travel, identity and public security solutions. Every day, around the world, IDEMIA secures billions of interactions in the physical and digital worlds.

With nearly 15,000 employees, IDEMIA Secure Transactions is trusted by over 600 governmental organizations and more than 2,300 enterprises spread over 180 countries, with an impactful, ethical and socially responsible approach.

Banknote Industry News (BIN) is the fastest digital news-provider within the banknote industry.

Based on its unique network to central banks & suppliers as well as its thorough research methodology, BIN provides exclusive insights from the banknote industry on a daily basis - summarized, quick & easy on your smartphone. These insights cover topics like e.g. security feature developments, technological improvements, tender results, digital payment trends.

Cash & Payment News considers cash in the context of all payment options. 

CBDCs are likely to change payment dynamics for all payment options, including cash.  As a unique source of information on cash, Cash & Payment News seeks to understand and report on key CBDC developments alongside its usual content.

The Digital Euro Association (DEA) is a think tank specializing in central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), stablecoins, crypto assets, and other forms of digital money. In particular, we focus on the digital euro.

DEA’s mission is to contribute to the public and political discourse through research, education, and by providing a platform and community for policy-makers, technologists, and economists to discuss digital money-related topics. The DEA is committed to independence and excellence, aiming to set the agenda and to shape policy by encouraging new ideas and forward-thinking in the field of digital money.