Elize Engle

Sumsub launches its upgraded deepfake detection solution, setting a new standard in catching sophisticated fraud online Johannesburg – May 2026 – Sumsub, a leading full-cycle verification platform that enables scalable compliance, launched  Adaptive Deepfake Detector. The new model tackles the prevailing issue of traditional offline solutions being unable to detect the newest deepfake scams. Unlike its predecessors, Sumsub’s deepfake detector effectively spots emerging types of...

As Africa’s gaming industry grows, predictive technologies and ethical frameworks are becoming essential to identifying risk early and protecting players in real time. Africa’s gaming market is growing rapidly, but so is the complexity of managing risk in real time. In a recent panel discussion I participated in at the Africa Gaming Expo 2026 in Lagos, Nigeria, I had the opportunity to explore how predictive tools and ethical frameworks are reshaping the way we approach problem gambling...

Crypto platforms across Africa are rapidly improving identity verification performance as the industry moves toward stricter regulation and stronger fraud prevention. These findings are based on Sumsub, a leading full-cycle verification platform that enables scalable compliance, which today released its fourth annual State of the Crypto Industry report*. The new research reveals how crypto companies are balancing fraud prevention, regulatory pressure, and user experience as they scale in...