Apple Makes Big App Store Changes in Europe
Apple is forced, in a sense, to weaken the symbolic fortress of the iPhone in Europe against the background of stricter regulatory requirements in this region.
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Apple Set to Face EU Fine
Apple is facing a fine of about €500 million from the European Union as part of an investigation into the possible application of illegal practices by the technology giant against its music streaming competitors, including Spotify Technology SA.
EU to Advance AI Act
As France and Germany withdrew their objections to the AI Act, the EU can proceed with the next steps required for implementing the regulation.
Bitpanda Launches Institutional Crypto Platform
Austrian fintech unicorn Bitpanda has launched Bitpanda Wealth – a cryptocurrency trading platform catering to the growing demand for institutional crypto services in the EU.
BlueLayer Works on Operating System for Carbon Project Developers
BlueLayer is currently working on creating a software platform designed to be used by developers of carbon projects.
Italy Claims OpenAI Breaks GDPR Laws
The Italian data protection authority (DPA) has concluded that OpenAI and its popular AI chatbot ChatGPT do not comply with the European Union GDPR provisions.
ECB Vice President Warns About Difficulties in European Economy
Luis de Guindos, Vice President of the European Central Bank, stated that the eurozone’s economic system may have experienced a downswing at the end of last year, and noted that difficulties in this area are likely to continue in 2024.
Coinbase to Offer Crypto Derivatives in Europe
Coinbase intends to acquire a Cypriot company that will offer cryptocurrency-linked derivatives in the European Union.
ECB to Test Banks’ Ability to Recover From Cyberattack
The European Central Bank (ECB) will conduct a stress test of 109 financial institutions under its direct supervision on the ability to restore the functioning process after cyber attacks.
Meta Launches Threads for European Users
The American technology giant Meta launched the Threads social network in the European Union on Thursday, December 14.
What European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) Mean for Fintech
The adoption of the first set of European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) became official in the European Union on October 21, 2023. What changes do the new standards bring for businesses, particularly those operating in the fintech industry?
JPMorgan Payments Processes Record Number of Operations in Europe
JPMorgan Payments processed a record number of financial card transactions in Europe last Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Škoda Launches Pay to Fuel Service
Drivers of Škoda ICE vehicles in select European countries are now able to pay for fuel via their in-car dashboard touchscreen using the Pay to Fuel service.
Mario Centeno Says About Significance of European Job Market for EU Economy
Mario Centeno, a member of the Governing Council of the European Central Bank (ECB), told colleagues that it was highly likely that the consequences of excessive tightening for the European labor market could be rapid during the recovery of the economic system of the region.
Eurozone Inflation Shows Decline
In November, the dynamic of the decline in inflation in the eurozone turned out to be more intense than expected.
EU Lawmakers Call For Metaverse Strategy
The European Parliament Committee wants the EU to lead metaverse development and reduce the bloc’s technological dependency.
