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Etsy is overrun with AI-generated art, flooding the platform with machine-made images. This shift impacts the marketplace designed for human artists as AI-created products dominate search results.

London-based FinTech Sokin secured €42. 9 million in Series B funding to expand its global payments infrastructure....

Copenhagen-based Complir secured €1. 7 million to develop AI infrastructure for retailers navigating global compliance....

Dutch fintech startup Renno launches with €1 million to overhaul payment methods in Europe's renovation industry. The Amsterdam-based company aims to replace existing payment systems for the €850 billion market.

Minitap, an AI-powered mobile development platform, secured $4. 1 million in seed funding to accelerate app feature development....

UK self-driving startup Wayve acquires German AI data analysis specialist Quality Match to bolster its self-driving tech. The acquisition expands Wayve's presence in Germany, with the goal of commercial deployment and a 2027 launch.

Adcities, a Spanish AdTech company, secures over €3 million in seed funding to scale its AI-powered OOH advertising platform. The funding round, led by Adara Ventures, will help Adcities expand its digital transformation of outdoor media.

Black Forest Labs, a German visual intelligence company, secured a massive €258 million Series B round to scale its FLUX. 2 model, used by Adobe and Meta....

European tech startups secured over €574 million in funding last week, signaling continued investor confidence. Over 70 deals and 20 exits highlighted the dynamic tech landscape across the continent.

German telecom giant Deutsche Telekom and the Schwarz Group plan to build a joint "AI-Gigafactory," according to reports. This initiative aims to accelerate AI development and infrastructure within Germany.

Brussels may bring Apple Maps and Apple Ads under the Digital Markets Act, potentially leading to further restrictions. This move aims to balance the digital landscape.

Brussels demands information from Shein regarding illegal product sales, following a scandal in France. This marks the third such request from the EU Commission under the Digital Services Act.

Brussels is reviewing whether to designate Apple Ads and Apple Plans under the Digital Markets Act, potentially increasing regulatory scrutiny. This follows the services exceeding the DMA's threshold for designation.

The Portuguese government expanded its "book-cheque" program to include e-books for 18-year-olds in 2026. This allows them to spend €60 on physical books and digital publications.

The European Investment Bank launched Space TechEU, a €500 million financing program, to boost the European space industry. The initiative aims to stimulate €1....

Germany consolidates tech startup funding as the DeepTech & Climate Fonds merges with High-Tech Gründerfonds. This move creates a unified public-private VC platform for tech companies, encompassing energy, AI, and software sectors, with HTGF managing DTCF from February 2026.

Skeleton Technologies launches its €220 million SuperFactory in Germany, producing energy storage for AI infrastructure and electrical grids. The facility already supplies Siemens, General Electric, and Hitachi Energy, focusing on European AI data centers.

Brussels's push for interoperability between Android and iOS resulted in Google's Quick Share supporting Apple's AirDrop. This update allows for direct file sharing between Android and iOS devices using Wi-Fi.

Portugal's President signed the new Cybersecurity Law (NIS2) into law, strengthening the legal framework for cybersecurity. The new law imposes new obligations on public and private entities deemed critical.

French search engine Qwant's complaint against Microsoft was rejected by the Competition Authority, a blow to the European platform. Microsoft avoids sanctions, while Qwant prepares a response to the decision.