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Draghi Report Says EU Faces ‘Existential’ Competitive Challenge for Tech Investment
Draghi Report Says EU Faces ‘Existential’ Competitive Challenge for Tech Investment
September 09, 2024  |  Technology

A new report published Monday (Sept. 9), which was spearheaded by former European Central Bank President Mario Draghi, paints a stark picture of the European...

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Atomico Raises $1.24 Billion to Invest in European Technology Companies
Atomico Raises $1.24 Billion to Invest in European Technology Companies
September 09, 2024  |  Investments

Atomico raised $1.24 billion for two funds to invest in European technology companies. The company’s new $754 million Atomico Growth VI partners with entrepreneurs from...

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What the US Can Learn From Europe’s Digital Wallet Renaissance
What the US Can Learn From Europe’s Digital Wallet Renaissance
September 03, 2024  |  Mobile Wallets

Digitization over the past decade-plus has transformed the back office with next-generation software solutions. But it’s not just the back office; innovations like digital wallets...

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Can Stablecoins Spark Crypto Adoption Across Retail and B2B Markets?
Can Stablecoins Spark Crypto Adoption Across Retail and B2B Markets?
August 26, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

The cryptocurrency sector has long been in search of gateway use cases to accelerate adoption. News broke Friday (Aug. 23) that Wyoming is reportedly developing...

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ClearBank Expands Clearing and Embedded Banking Services to Europe
ClearBank Expands Clearing and Embedded Banking Services to Europe
August 09, 2024  |  Banking

Embedded banking firm ClearBank expanded from the United Kingdom to Europe. The newly established ClearBank Europe N.V. is headquartered in the Netherlands and has a...

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A Global Look at Real-Time Payments Adoption
A Global Look at Real-Time Payments Adoption
August 02, 2024  |  Real-Time Payments

The global demand for real-time payments continues along an upward trajectory. Nations on every continent are taking steps to accelerate transactions for both consumers and...

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Trending: Next Steps for Apple as It Opens Its Ecosystem in Europe
Trending: Next Steps for Apple as It Opens Its Ecosystem in Europe
July 12, 2024  |  Regulation

For Apple, the iPhone and the App Store have historically been linchpins for its ecosystem — where the hardware is an onramp to a broad...

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European Banking Authority to Consider Reporting Requirements for Nonbanks
European Banking Authority to Consider Reporting Requirements for Nonbanks
July 09, 2024  |  Regulation

European Banking Authority Chairman Jose Manuel Campa said the watchdog organization may make reporting requirements for nonbank financial institutions a “next step.” Campa said the...

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Forestay Capital Targets Enterprise AI, SaaS With $220 Million Fund
Forestay Capital Targets Enterprise AI, SaaS With $220 Million Fund
July 03, 2024  |  Investments

European venture capital firm Forestay Capital reportedly raised $220 million to invest in startups in the enterprise artificial intelligence and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) sectors. This is...

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