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Revolut secures French banking licence from ACPR and European Central Bank to bolster regulatory standing. The fintech giant will invest over €1bn in Western Europe, expanding services and localising offerings for its 30m customers.

Revolut secures French banking license after €1B investment. The fintech giant's Paris HQ launch signals a major shift in the European financial landscape.

Revolut secures a full French banking licence, establishing its second EU banking hub. This move accelerates its expansion across the European Union.

The EU AI Act entered into force this week, hailed by commentators as an underestimated regulatory advantage — even as NIS2 registration numbers and the ongoing Chat Control fight showed how far implementation lags behind ambition. Meanwhile Apple's DMA-driven interoperability move and a wave of funding into chips, drones and data-centre robotics revealed where Europe's sovereignty push is actually landing capital and code.

Over €1 billion was invested across Europe in 35 tech funding deals this week. UK chip startup Olix secured $312M, while Volta raised $300M, and HappyRobot landed $150M for its AI operations.

UK tech funding reached €18. 7 billion in H1 2026, with cloud and AI sectors leading investments....

Belgian AI dental startup Relu lands €1. 51 million to accelerate US expansion....

Berlin's Moss secures €30M Series C, hitting unicorn status to expand its Finance AI suite for European SMEs. The FinTech platform offers spend management, invoice processing, and is regulated under PSD2 and DORA.

FuVeX secures €3M to scale dual-use drone tech across Europe, bolstering strategic autonomy. The Spanish company's AI-powered platform automates infrastructure inspection for civil and defence uses.

Apple enables iPhone-to-Windows copy-paste following an EU interoperability request under the Digital Markets Act. This move opens Universal Clipboard to third-party services, impacting connected devices.

Zürich-based Exclaim Robotics exits stealth with €4. 29M to deploy robots for AI data centre maintenance....

The European Central Bank will pilot the Digital Euro next year, testing its practical application with a select group. This initiative aims to assess the digital currency's robustness, usability, and scalability under real-world conditions.

BEUC responds to BEREC's 5G network slicing guidance, emphasizing digital rights. The position paper addresses telecommunications policy and further guidance on 5G network slicing.

AceON Accelerator opens applications for its 6th program, offering €40K investment and investor know-how. ZAKA VC, investing in US and European markets, and Accace lead the sector-agnostic initiative.

MEPs voted against mass surveillance on private messages, reinforcing encryption protections. This crucial vote signals Parliament's opposition to the dangerous CSA Regulation.

The EU's €5bn Scaleup Europe Fund is now backing companies, including Germany's The Exploration Company and Paris-based Mistral AI. This initiative aims to accelerate growth for promising European tech ventures.

Brussels wraps up its €7. 5B Digital Europe Programme with a final 2025-2027 plan focused on deployment over planning....

Brussels faces a puzzle as registrations for critical infrastructure operators under the NIS2 Directive fall far short of expectations. The deadline for these entities to comply with the EU's cybersecurity mandate has passed, leaving officials concerned about widespread non-compliance.

Europe's landmark AI Act officially enters into force, establishing the world's most comprehensive regulatory framework for artificial intelligence. The legislation sets new standards for AI development and deployment across the European Union.

Italy’s Aflabox secures €1. 35 million to scale AI-powered aflatoxin detection....