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Could France Lead the EU’s Digital Comeback?  
Could France Lead the EU’s Digital Comeback?  
May 27, 2024  |  Fintech Investments

After starting the year at a five-year low, France may be in a position to lead venture investment in the EU out of the dark...

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European Retailers Say Google Search Changes Favor Online Aggregators
European Retailers Say Google Search Changes Favor Online Aggregators
May 24, 2024  |  Google

The European Union (EU) is currently facing concerns from lobbying groups representing airlines, hotels and retailers regarding Google’s proposed search changes. These groups are urging EU tech regulators...

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Mastercard and African Development Bank Group to Provide Digital Identities
Mastercard and African Development Bank Group to Provide Digital Identities
May 24, 2024  |  Digital Identity

Mastercard and the African Development Bank Group formed an alliance to provide digital access to critical services to 100 million people and businesses in Africa over the next 10 years....

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Eurozone Sees Third Straight Month of Upbeat Economic News 
Eurozone Sees Third Straight Month of Upbeat Economic News 
May 23, 2024  |  Spend Management

Businesses in the Eurozone have seen their third straight month of growth. According to The Wall Street Journal, this upward climb has been driven in a...

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Strong Customer Authentication Drives 4% Decline in UK Fraud Losses
Strong Customer Authentication Drives 4% Decline in UK Fraud Losses
May 23, 2024  |  Fraud Prevention

Financial services industry initiatives helped drive down fraud losses in the United Kingdom in 2023. Criminals stole about 1.2 billion pounds (about $1.5 billion) through...

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Big Tech Companies Highlight Benefits of AI at European Event
Big Tech Companies Highlight Benefits of AI at European Event
May 23, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

At the VivaTech conference in Paris on Wednesday (May 22), executives from Amazon and Google spoke about the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and its...

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Bank of America: New EU Instant Payments Rules Address Liquidity for Corporates
Bank of America: New EU Instant Payments Rules Address Liquidity for Corporates
May 23, 2024  |  Faster Payments

The payments landscape in Europe is poised for a shift as new regulations mandating support for instant payments go into effect in 2025. That’s no...

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Nory Raises $16 Million to Expand ‘AI Restaurant Manager’ Product
Nory Raises $16 Million to Expand ‘AI Restaurant Manager’ Product
May 22, 2024  |  Investments

Nory has raised $16 million in Series A funding to expand the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the hospitality industry. The company will use...

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AI Regulations Take Shape Worldwide
AI Regulations Take Shape Worldwide
May 22, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

New artificial intelligence (AI) regulations are rolling out around the world. Colorado has become the first U.S. state to regulate AI, aiming to prevent consumer...

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