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The European Bizum will soon be a reality. It is very bad news for VISA and Matercard
Europe unites its mobile payment systems, creating an interoperable network dubbed "European Bizum." This move challenges Visa and Mastercard's dominance in digital transactions.
Fitbit’s founders launch a new platform for monitoring your entire family’s health
Fitbit founders launch Luffu, an AI family health system aggregating data from devices and family inputs. This intelligent platform offers personalized insights and answers user queries, aiming to streamline caregiving.
Call of Duty tries to block XIM and Cronus cheaters again
Activision cracks down on hardware cheaters in Call of Duty. New detections target XIM and Cronus devices, banning players who exploit aim assist with these tools.
TaxNova gets backing from a16z’s accelerator and Revolut and Miro operators
London-based TaxNova launches AI platform to automate R&D tax credits, securing $1m pre-seed funding. The solution connects to engineering tools to speed claims from months to weeks.
The Government wants to prohibit access to social networks for minors under 16 years of age: it has many obstacles ahead
Spain proposes banning under-16s from social media and penalizing platform execs for illegal content. This digital regulation aims to tackle online harms and algorithm manipulation.
Oracle has no forecast of making money for three more years. And that's not even its worst news of the week
Oracle plans to raise up to $50 billion for AI cloud infrastructure, with a massive OpenAI contract reliant on OpenAI's future profitability. This move highlights concerns about the AI sector's financial stability and potential market shifts.
The merger of SpaceX with xAI is something we have never seen: a conglomerate that has devoured the separation of powers
SpaceX acquires AI firm xAI, integrating military contracts and global information flow. This unprecedented move creates a private entity with sovereign-like power, controlling intelligence and public discourse.
HealthTech platform Hublo secures €40 million Revaia reinvestment to support post-exit growth phase
French HealthTech firm Hublo secures €40M from Revaia to fuel post-exit growth. The AI-powered workforce management software targets healthcare operational efficiency.
From Athens to Thessaloniki: 10 of the most promising Greek startups to keep an eye on in 2026
Greece's startup scene accelerates with 10 new tech ventures in 2026, focusing on fintech, AI, and enterprise software. Property management SaaS Billys secures €2....
TechBBQ secures €2M grant to boost Denmark’s global startup presence
Denmark’s TechBBQ secures €2M grant to boost its global startup presence and attract international investors. This funding aims to enhance Denmark's visibility as a tech nation from 2026 to 2028.
OpenAI’s Codex app: When your IDE gets a brain
OpenAI launches Codex app for macOS, empowering developers with AI coding agents for complex, multi-day tasks. This tool goes beyond simple code generation, offering parallel task management and background workflows.
$26M funding round backs Veremark’s international expansion and service rollout
London-based Veremark raises $26M to expand its AI-powered background screening and verification platform globally. The funding fuels product development and aims to bolster workplace trust in an era of complex hiring and AI-generated candidate data.
London-based Veremark secures €22 million to expand AI-driven background screening tools
London's Veremark secures €22 million for AI background screening expansion. This significant Series B funding fuels global growth and new product investment in AI-driven workplace trust.
enclaive closes €4.1M round focused on multi-cloud confidential computing
German cybersecurity firm enclaive secures €4. 1M for its confidential computing platform....
AI, fintech, medtech dominate as Irish venture capital up 25pc – KPMG
Irish venture capital surged 25pc to $1. 45bn in 2025, driven by AI and fintech....
London-based AI startup Polaron raises €6.7 million to build the “intelligence layer for materials science”
London AI startup Polaron secures €6. 7M to build an AI-powered intelligence layer for materials science....
Polaron completes $8M funding round for materials science intelligence
London AI startup Polaron secures $8M to build a materials intelligence layer, accelerating R&D and design. The funding fuels generative design tools for automotive and energy sectors.
UBEES secures €8M to support global expansion of regenerative pollination
UBEES secures €8M to boost regenerative agriculture with connected beehives. The AI-powered platform analyzes pollinator health and environmental data to optimize farming practices.
Refute raises £5M seed round to address disinformation threats
London-based Refute secures £5M seed funding to combat AI-driven disinformation. The company's platform identifies online manipulation, protecting businesses from hybrid warfare tactics.
Apply AI Sectoral deep dive - Mobility, transport, and automotive
Brussels hosts webinar on AI's transformative impact on automotive and mobility sectors. Sessions explore connected autonomous vehicles and intelligent transport services.