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.

(source: en.wikipedia.org)

EU Could Add X and ByteDance to Digital ‘Gatekeeper’ List
EU Could Add X and ByteDance to Digital ‘Gatekeeper’ List
March 03, 2024  |  Regulation

X, ByteDance and Booking.com could be added to the European Union’s “gatekeeper” list. The European Commission (EC) made that announcement Friday (March 1) after receiving notifications from the...

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EU: Microsoft-Mistral Deal Needs Further Investigation
EU: Microsoft-Mistral Deal Needs Further Investigation
February 27, 2024  |  Partnerships

European regulators are taking a closer look at Microsoft’s new partnership with Mistral. The tech giant announced Monday (Feb. 26) that it planned to make...

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UK Government Breaks With EU, Takes Pro-Innovation AI Approach
UK Government Breaks With EU, Takes Pro-Innovation AI Approach
February 26, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

There’s a global race going on with artificial intelligence at its center. It isn’t just a race between multibillion-dollar, or trillion-dollar, private enterprises looking to...

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Numeral Expands Payment Infrastructure to Include Support for Swift
Numeral Expands Payment Infrastructure to Include Support for Swift
February 22, 2024  |  Cross-border Payments

Payment technology provider Numeral has launched support for Swift payments. This move enables Numeral’s customers to benefit from both Swift’s global reach and local payment schemes’ speed, lower cost...

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The EU Inches Closer to the Digital Euro — Will Stablecoins and Crypto Take a Back Seat?
The EU Inches Closer to the Digital Euro — Will Stablecoins and Crypto Take a...
February 21, 2024  |  CBDC

In Europe, a central bank digital currency (CBDC) has inched closer to reality, by virtue of a vote. As a result, the United States may...

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Payplug and Mangopay Partner on Payments for European Marketplaces
Payplug and Mangopay Partner on Payments for European Marketplaces
February 20, 2024  |  Partnerships

Payplug and Mangopay have formed a strategic partnership to provide marketplaces and platforms across Europe with a seamless and complete payment solution.  Payplug, which provides its omnichannel...

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TikTok Vows to Keep Minors Safe After EU Announces Probe
TikTok Vows to Keep Minors Safe After EU Announces Probe
February 19, 2024  |  Regulation

The European Commission has opened formal proceedings against TikTok under the Digital Services Act, saying the regulator aims to protect the well-being of online users....

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EU Regulators Crack Down on Anti-Competitive Practices
EU Regulators Crack Down on Anti-Competitive Practices
February 18, 2024  |  Regulation

European regulators have reportedly increased their focus on anti-competitive behavior among consumer product companies. Last year, competition authorities carried out 26 surprise inspections on consumer companies...

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EU Pressure on Big Tech Sparks Startup Concern
EU Pressure on Big Tech Sparks Startup Concern
February 18, 2024  |  Regulation

Amazon’s recent cancellation of its iRobot deal reportedly has European startups worried. In a recent Financial Times (FT) opinion piece, Javier Espinoza writes that entrepreneurs are concerned that...

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