This week in EMEA TechReg, Big Tech and not-so-big tech firms had some positive messages from lawmakers and regulators about how to use their technology for identification or eCommerce purposes. Conversely, regulators in the U.K. opened a new probe against Google for its ad practices...
Digital banking tech platform DreamStart Labs and free smartphone organization KEIPhone are teaming up to offer digital banking in underserved areas across the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region that will bring free FinTech-enabled smartphones to unbanked women in Africa, according to a Wednesday...
In today’s top stories from Europe, the Middle East and Africa, the U.K.’s Competition and Market Authority launches its second investigation this year into Google’s advertising practices. Also, ultra-fast grocery services begin cutting jobs, the FCA tries to streamline the London stock market’s listing rules...
In today’s top stories from Europe, the Middle East and Africa, FinTech provider FOO expands into Saudi Arabia to help that country with its digital transformation. Also, Saudi Arabia’s RedBox raises $5 million to help its Middle Eastern expansion efforts, and Egyptian health platform Esaal...
In today’s top stories from Europe, the Middle East and Africa, representatives of the European Parliament travel to Silicon Valley for a week-long meeting with companies such as Apple, Meta and Google. Also, German delivery service Gorillas cuts jobs as it works to reach profitability,...
In today’s top stories from Europe, the Middle East and Africa, British fashion retailer Ted Baker says it has narrowed down the possibilities for a potential buyer. Also, Egyptian used car marketplace Sylndr raises $12.6 million, while British global currency provider Sokin expands its partnership...
United Kingdom-based global currency account provider Sokin announced an expanded partnership with Mastercard to offer consumers in almost 40 new markets across the Middle East and Africa more transparency through fixed-price payment services. As part of the partnership, Sokin will “leverage Mastercard’s trusted and secure...
In today’s top stories from Europe, the Middle East and Africa, financial leaders from the G-7 countries call for regulations on cryptocurrency following the stablecoin collapse. Also, Swedish online betting service Bettson comes to the U.S. with the help of Nuvei, and Israel-based accounts receivable...
In today’s top Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) news, a European Central Bank official says the digital euro could be in circulation in four years. Also, new European consumer credit rules could arrive this summer, and Germany’s financial watchdog asks Deutsch Bank about its...