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Monzo, the UK neobank, secures a full European banking license, with Dublin as its official EU headquarters. The license, authorized by the Central Bank of Ireland, allows for expanded operations across the continent.

Brussels unveiled a first draft of its Code of Practice on marking and labeling AI-generated content, pushing forward its AI Act implementation. The voluntary code, designed for providers and deployers, will finalize by June 2026, with transparency rules becoming applicable on August 2, 2026.

Quantum Systems acquired FERNRIDE, expanding into autonomous ground mobility for defense and logistics. This move integrates FERNRIDE's platform into Quantum Systems' unmanned systems ecosystem.

The Dutch Data Protection Authority fined HAN University €175,000 for failing to adequately secure personal data. The investigation revealed insufficient measures were taken to protect student and employee information.

London-based AI startup geoSurge launches to help brands improve visibility in large language models. The company's platform helps organizations assess their brand representation and maintain visibility, as LLMs shift with every update.

Luxembourg's Fundvis secured €2. 12 million to expand its AI-powered fund oversight platform across Europe....

Wodan AI secured €2 million to advance sovereign AI development using homomorphic encryption in Europe. The funding will support R&D, expand the platform for encrypted computer vision and LLMs, and relocate its headquarters to Madrid.

Danish startup NobodyWho secured €2 million in pre-seed funding to challenge Big Tech's cloud AI dominance with Small Language Models. Their device-first approach allows AI to run locally, offering data security and potentially cutting AI's carbon footprint by up to 100 times.

Ramensoft, founded by former Factorial executives, launches with a €400k seed round to build a human-focused content platform. Their first product, Fika, aims to restore the prominence of human talent online, reflecting a trend towards creator-focused tech.

Apple is facing fresh criticism from developers, six months after the Digital Markets Act went into effect. The EU's new regulations, designed to foster competition, have yet to see full compliance from the tech giant.

The gaming world is hotly debating the ethical implications of AI. The demo for 'Codex Mortis', a game developed entirely by AI, has sparked a divided response, with only 60% of Steam reviews being positive.

Bought, a resale platform, expands its European footprint by acquiring luxury rental platform Robes Rental. This marks Bought's third acquisition of 2025, solidifying its position in the circular fashion market.

Monzo, a UK digital bank, acquires mortgage broker Habito to expand its offerings within its app. The deal, for an undisclosed amount, will allow Monzo's 14 million users to find and secure mortgages.

Estonian shipping platform MyDello secured €3. 1 million to boost international expansion, beginning with the UK in December....

PandaDoc, a document automation company, secures €5 million from Índico Capital Partners to fuel its AI-focused product development. The investment will support team growth in Lisbon, PandaDoc's European hub.

N26, a major European fintech, appoints Mike Dargan as CEO, replacing the co-founder amid regulatory sanctions from BaFin. The German financial regulator imposed new sanctions, including a ban on new mortgages in the Netherlands, after finding compliance issues.

Lithuanian data analytics firm Repsense, specializing in threat detection, secured €2 million in seed funding to enhance its platform. This investment, led by Tensor Ventures, will support Repsense's development of dual-use information analytics capabilities.

Belgian AI platform Mindoo secured €5 million in seed funding to automate routine tasks for healthcare professionals. The company's AI agents will provide hospitals with a scalable AI workforce layer to reduce workload.

Agreenculture, a French startup, secured €6 million in Series A funding to expand its autonomous agricultural machinery technology. The funding supports the company's aim to provide simple, safe autonomy kits for tractors and strengthen commercial deployment across Europe.

Estonian logistics startup MyDello secured €3. 1M to digitize international freight processes with its B2B platform....