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EU Prepares to Fine Google as Part of Increased Big Tech Enforcement
Big Tech // July 15, 2026

The European Commission is preparing to issue a new wave of fines against Google, the Financial Times reported Wednesday (July 15). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Europe’s Crypto Reset Begins: Who’s In, Who’s Out Under MiCA
Cryptocurrency // June 30, 2026

Cryptocurrency has spent 15 years asking if regulators could catch up. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

JPMorgan Eyes Major Expansion of Chase in Europe
Banking // June 16, 2026

J.P. Morgan Chase is reportedly planning to expand its retail banking operations in Europe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Europe’s Banks Get a Real-Time Reality Check
Real-Time Payments // May 25, 2026

Europe’s instant payments agenda has crossed a threshold. The rails are largely in place. Now institutions face the harder task of rewiring everything around them. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Europe’s Banks Get a Real-Time Reality Check

May 25, 2026
Europe’s instant payments agenda has crossed a threshold. The rails are largely in place. Now institutions face the harder task of rewiring everything around them. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, […]

Virtual Cards Target Europe’s Business Payments Bottleneck

March 11, 2026
Watch more: Need to Know With Boost Payment Solutions’ Rene Stynen Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Meta, Klarna and Spotify Join Call for EU Regulations for AI

September 25, 2024
As European tech leaders urge regulatory clarity to stay competitive in artificial intelligence, New York lawmakers contemplate stricter controls, highlighting the global struggle to balance innovation and oversight. Get the...

What the US Can Learn From Europe’s Digital Wallet Renaissance

September 03, 2024
Digitization over the past decade-plus has transformed the back office with next-generation software solutions. But it’s not just the back office; innovations like digital wallets have been transforming the proverbial...

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US Lawmakers Want EU Punished Over Alleged Attacks on Big Tech

July 21, 2026
Sixteen members of Congress signed a letter asking President Donald Trump to take action in response to what they called European Union “discriminatory digital policies” that target technology companies in the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no […]

EU Prepares to Fine Google as Part of Increased Big Tech Enforcement

July 15, 2026
The European Commission is preparing to issue a new wave of fines against Google, the Financial Times reported Wednesday (July 15). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

JPMorgan Eyes Major Expansion of Chase in Europe

June 16, 2026
J.P. Morgan Chase is reportedly planning to expand its retail banking operations in Europe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Euro-Pegged Stablecoin Wins Support From Three Dozen Banks

May 20, 2026
Euro-pegged stablecoin project Qivalis has reportedly picked up the support of 25 new banks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...