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Trending: Next Steps for Apple as It Opens Its Ecosystem in Europe
Trending: Next Steps for Apple as It Opens Its Ecosystem in Europe
July 12, 2024  |  Regulation

For Apple, the iPhone and the App Store have historically been linchpins for its ecosystem — where the hardware is an onramp to a broad...

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European Banking Authority to Consider Reporting Requirements for Nonbanks
European Banking Authority to Consider Reporting Requirements for Nonbanks
July 09, 2024  |  Regulation

European Banking Authority Chairman Jose Manuel Campa said the watchdog organization may make reporting requirements for nonbank financial institutions a “next step.” Campa said the...

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Forestay Capital Targets Enterprise AI, SaaS With $220 Million Fund
Forestay Capital Targets Enterprise AI, SaaS With $220 Million Fund
July 03, 2024  |  Investments

European venture capital firm Forestay Capital reportedly raised $220 million to invest in startups in the enterprise artificial intelligence and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) sectors. This is...

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Uber to Add Boat Options in European Tourist Destinations
Uber to Add Boat Options in European Tourist Destinations
July 02, 2024  |  Ridesharing

At a growing number of tourist destinations in Europe, getting an Uber may mean hopping onboard a boat. The ride-hailing firm is rolling out several...

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European Commission Takes Closer Look at Microsoft-OpenAI Ties
European Commission Takes Closer Look at Microsoft-OpenAI Ties
June 28, 2024  |  Big Tech

The European Commission is taking a closer look at the ties between Microsoft and OpenAI. The regulator is sending a follow-up request for information “to...

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Trustly Unveils AI-Powered Recurring Payments Solution in Europe
Trustly Unveils AI-Powered Recurring Payments Solution in Europe
June 13, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

Trustly unveiled an artificial intelligence-powered recurring payments solution that is designed to streamline subscription payments. By automating these payments, the new Trustly Recurring Payments aims...

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Mistral’s $640 Million Funding Round Fuels Europe’s AI Ambitions
Mistral’s $640 Million Funding Round Fuels Europe’s AI Ambitions
June 12, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

Mistral AI, a Paris-based artificial intelligence startup, raised $640 million in a Series B funding round led by General Catalyst, propelling its valuation to $6...

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What EU MiCA’s July Implementation Means for Global Regulation
What EU MiCA’s July Implementation Means for Global Regulation
June 10, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Stablecoins sit at the center of the crypto sector’s goals for a return to form. That’s because stablecoin digital assets, which are designed to maintain...

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UK Neobank Starling Will Not Reapply for EU Banking License
UK Neobank Starling Will Not Reapply for EU Banking License
June 05, 2024  |  Banking

United Kingdom neobank Starling reportedly does not plan to reapply for a European Union banking license. Instead, the company will try to expand internationally via...

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