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Octopus Energy's AI utility platform, Kraken, spins out after securing €850M in funding, valuing the business at €7. 3B....

Dutch government organizations must prepare for the Cyberbeveiligingswet (Cbw) with new tools and resources now available on DigitaleOverheid. nl....

NanoXplore, a French chipmaker, secures €20 million to expand into the defense sector and boost Europe’s electronic sovereignty. The funding will allow the company to develop security-focused products and pursue strategic acquisitions, building on its ITAR-free approach.

European fintech anticipates significant shifts in 2026, driven by embedded finance and interoperability. Experts predict next-generation API-based banking and industry collaboration for stablecoins to foster greater adoption.

The Artists Collective launches as the UK's first artist-led investment platform, backing early-stage tech companies. Focused on AI, fintech, and cybersecurity, the platform invests £50,000 to £300,000 in Seed and Series A rounds across Europe.

Spanish AI model ALIA's launch was disappointing due to being rushed, according to developers. ALIA, a foundational AI model coordinated by the Barcelona Supercomputing Center, faced infrastructure limitations.

Kyiv-based AI app studio Reface secured €15. 2 million in non-dilutive user acquisition funding from PvX Partners to fuel growth....

Italian regulators are forcing Meta to open WhatsApp's AI functionality, "Meta AI," to competitors. This move follows complaints about Meta's exclusive control over AI features within the popular messaging app.

JavaScript, born from a rapid ten-day coding sprint by engineer Brendan Eich, celebrates its 30th anniversary as a cornerstone of the internet. Initially a prototype for the Netscape browser, JavaScript's influence now underpins a significant portion of the visible web, despite early technical inconsistencies.

Webshops across the EU can no longer force customers to create accounts before buying products, according to new recommendations. The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) clarified that mandatory accounts for online purchases often violate privacy rules, addressing long-standing consumer complaints.

Belgium's I-care, a predictive maintenance company, achieved unicorn status after securing €20 million in funding. The AI-driven platform offers predictive maintenance services in over 55 countries, with the company aiming for an IPO.

Spanish SaaS platform Stowlog secures €1M to digitize safety and security in port logistics, aiming for international expansion. The platform, already deployed in 15+ countries, uses real-time data and 3D visualization to improve operational efficiency for ports.

Spain begins shutting down 2G and 3G mobile networks to free up radio spectrum for 5G. The government opened a public consultation, with a goal to disconnect the older networks by January 2026.

Portugal's new cybersecurity law, Decree-Law No. 125/2025, goes into effect, implementing the NIS 2 directive....

Dutch authorities closed the internet consultation for the Cyber Security Act (Cbw) and the Resilience of Critical Entities Act (Wwke). These laws implement EU directives to boost the cyber resilience of organizations....

Portugal's digital sovereignty faces challenges, with a study revealing a strong reliance on foreign tech. Only 5% of the country's technological infrastructure is based domestically.

Brussels emphasizes AI's role in dual-use technologies, aiming for technological competitiveness and strategic autonomy. The European Commission's report highlights the need for better integration between civil research and defense programs to accelerate AI solutions' deployment.

Spanish banks like BBVA, CaixaBank, and OpenBank now allow crypto trading, marking a shift for conservative institutions. Despite this, they offer no investment advice, leaving crypto decisions solely to customers.

The Danish postal service, PostNord, will cease delivering letters on December 30th after over 400 years of service. This decision reflects the growing digitalization of Danish society.

Spanish FinTech startup Akka channeled nearly €9 million into tech companies this year, becoming the largest private investment club in Spain. Akka, founded in 2023, provides access to startup investing through its platform, boasting over €10 million invested in the last 20 months.