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August 2026
Latest Issue Vol. 40, No. 8

August 2026

In this issue

  • Anima™ Colour Makes Global Banknote Debut in Ukraine
  • De La Rue to Print Denmark’s New Banknote Series
  • BOBST’s Metallising Business Defies Softer Equipment Market
  • Washin Acquires Foilco to Expand Foil Business
  • Security and Authentication Lead Strong Quarter for Crane NXT
  • Orell Füssli Extends Security Printing Momentum Into 2027
  • Jasuindo Expands Digital Security Portfolio as Profits Rise
  • News in Brief
  • Optical Security Advances Modern Banknotes
  • Leadership Moves Across the Community
  • Spectra and Oberthur Fiduciaire Partner on Kryptonome
  • How Counterfeiters Imitate Security Features
  • Breath Note Follows Vault Bill in Hueck Folien 2026 Trilogy
  • Quantum Base Explores What Really Makes Smartphone Authentication Work
  • Final Call for Security Designers Forum 2026
  • HSP Asia 2026 Nears Sell-out As Paper Deadline Approaches
  • IOTA Broadens Global Network With New Members and Tools
  • Events
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