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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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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Apple’s App Store, Meta’s AI Assistant Face Challenges in Europe
Apple’s App Store, Meta’s AI Assistant Face Challenges in Europe
June 14, 2024  |  Regulation

Two American tech giants are reportedly facing new regulatory challenges in Europe. One case involves Apple’s App Store, while the other centers on Meta’s artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, Meta...

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BNP Paribas and BPCE Partner to Create Payment Processor
BNP Paribas and BPCE Partner to Create Payment Processor
June 13, 2024  |  Partnerships

BNP Paribas and BPCE have partnered to create a payment processor that would handle all card payments from the two banks in Europe and could also...

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AI Regulation: Global Picture Balances Innovation and Insight
AI Regulation: Global Picture Balances Innovation and Insight
June 12, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

The global artificial intelligence (AI) landscape is undergoing significant shifts as regulators grapple with the technology’s rapid advancements. While the U.S. and Europe are considering...

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Digital IDs and Biometrics Upgrades Define Future of Transaction Security
Digital IDs and Biometrics Upgrades Define Future of Transaction Security
June 11, 2024  |  Authentication

The interlinked future of digital identity and biometrics is already starting to transform payments. As digital wallets increasingly gain traction, the security features driving their...

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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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Lydia Turns to Marqeta to Power Sumeria Banking App
Lydia Turns to Marqeta to Power Sumeria Banking App
June 04, 2024  |  Partnerships

Card-issuing platform Marqeta has expanded its partnership with French payments firm Lydia. This extended collaboration, announced Tuesday (June 4), will see Marqeta power Lydia’s European...

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EU Tech Investment Blossoms After Two-Year Drought
EU Tech Investment Blossoms After Two-Year Drought
June 03, 2024  |  Investments

Tech investments in Europe are reportedly in bloom after a long fallow period. This turnaround is the subject of a report Monday (June 3) by...

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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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