EU

The European Union is a political and economic union of 28 member states that are located primarily in Europe. Its members have a combined area of 4,475,757 km² and an estimated total population of about 513 million.

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Circle Attains EMI License From France, Achieves MiCA Compliance
Circle Attains EMI License From France, Achieves MiCA Compliance
July 01, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Circle has attained an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license from the French banking authority, thereby achieving compliance with the European Union’s (EU) Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulatory...

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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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Microsoft’s Teams Accused of Violating EU Antitrust Rules
Microsoft’s Teams Accused of Violating EU Antitrust Rules
June 25, 2024  |  ANTITRUST

European regulators say Microsoft’s Teams may have breached its antitrust rules through “possibly abusive” practices. The European Commission (EC) said Tuesday (June 25) that a...

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Sovos and PwC Ireland Partner on eInvoicing, eReporting Compliance Solutions
Sovos and PwC Ireland Partner on eInvoicing, eReporting Compliance Solutions
June 25, 2024  |  Partnerships

Sovos and PwC Ireland partnered to help organizations implement eInvoicing and eReporting to comply with government mandates across the European Union and the world. The...

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Apple’s App Store Under Fire as EU Enforces Digital Markets Act
Apple’s App Store Under Fire as EU Enforces Digital Markets Act
June 24, 2024  |  Apple

In a groundbreaking move, the European Commission has accused Apple of stifling competition on its App Store, making it the first time EU regulators have...

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Commerzbank to Launch Fully Digital Credit Card Solution for Businesses
Commerzbank to Launch Fully Digital Credit Card Solution for Businesses
June 21, 2024  |  B2B Payments

Commerzbank plans to expand its credit card offering for business customers in Germany, adding a fully digital card with card management and usage features. The...

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Apple Withholds AI, Other Offerings From EU amid DMA Conflicts
Apple Withholds AI, Other Offerings From EU amid DMA Conflicts
June 21, 2024  |  Apple

Apple will reportedly withhold several new technologies from consumers in the European Union (EU). The company will block the release of Apple Intelligence, iPhone Mirroring and SharePlay Screen Sharing in...

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Report: Santander and Amazon Negotiating Consumer Finance Partnership in EU
Report: Santander and Amazon Negotiating Consumer Finance Partnership in EU
June 21, 2024  |  Partnerships

Banco Santander and Amazon are reportedly close to reaching a deal in which the bank would provide financing options for Amazon shoppers across the Europe Union...

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Report: Apple Aims to Settle EU Investigation Involving Contactless Payments
Report: Apple Aims to Settle EU Investigation Involving Contactless Payments
June 18, 2024  |  Apple

Apple has reportedly made concessions to end a European Union (EU) antitrust investigation into its mobile payments system. The tech giant will give its rivals more access...

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