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Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
18 hours ago

How Brazil's Instant Payment Network Pix Might Influence the Presidential Election

The Pix payment system is a key political issue in Brazil's upcoming elections, with President Lula defending it against U.S. concerns.
#windfall-tax
Europe news
fromwww.thelocal.com
2 hours ago

Five EU nations urge tax on energy firms' windfall profits

Spain and four EU nations propose a windfall tax on energy companies to alleviate consumer burdens from rising fuel prices due to the Middle East conflict.
Europe news
fromThe Local Germany
2 hours ago

Five EU nations urge tax on energy firms' windfall profits

Spain and four EU nations propose a windfall tax on energy companies to alleviate consumer burdens from rising fuel prices due to the Middle East conflict.
Europe news
fromwww.thelocal.com
2 hours ago

Five EU nations urge tax on energy firms' windfall profits

Spain and four EU nations propose a windfall tax on energy companies to alleviate consumer burdens from rising fuel prices due to the Middle East conflict.
Europe news
fromThe Local Germany
2 hours ago

Five EU nations urge tax on energy firms' windfall profits

Spain and four EU nations propose a windfall tax on energy companies to alleviate consumer burdens from rising fuel prices due to the Middle East conflict.
EU data protection
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 hours ago

MiCA Decoded: July 1 Is Not the Deadline. For Most Service Providers, It Already Passed

Service providers must secure authorization by July 1, 2026, or cease operations, with many missing jurisdiction-specific application deadlines.
fromIndependent
1 day ago

'If you are using credit cards to take out cash, you need to cut up your card' - money experts share their credit card dos and don'ts

Credit cards can be very dangerous from a financial well-being perspective, if used irresponsibly. The temptation to use one to fund a big holiday or a new sofa that you can't afford can be seriously tempting.
Relationships
#bank-of-england
fromBusiness Matters
2 days ago
UK news

Bank of England warns Iran war could trigger financial crisis risks

Escalating Middle East tensions could lead the UK towards a financial crisis due to rising energy costs and market volatility.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
UK news

Bank of England unanimously votes to pause interest rates as Iran worries grow

The Bank of England maintained interest rates at 3.75% due to inflation concerns from Middle East tensions, despite previous expectations of rate cuts.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
2 days ago

Bank of England warns Iran war could trigger financial crisis risks

Escalating Middle East tensions could lead the UK towards a financial crisis due to rising energy costs and market volatility.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Bank of England unanimously votes to pause interest rates as Iran worries grow

The Bank of England maintained interest rates at 3.75% due to inflation concerns from Middle East tensions, despite previous expectations of rate cuts.
Poker
fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

Digital Wallets and the Future of Casino Payments in the UK

Digital wallets are preferred for online payments due to their speed, ease of use, and enhanced privacy, especially in casino transactions.
#artificial-intelligence
fromFortune
2 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Deutsche Bank asked AI it's true that AI will solve the economy's inflation problems. The robots answered | Fortune

AI is perceived as a disinflationary force, but leading AI models predict it may actually raise inflation instead.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago
Business intelligence

Santander Aims for 1bn Boost from AI Revolution - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Santander targets €1 billion annual value from AI and data investments by 2028 to drive growth, operational efficiency, and expand its customer base from 180 million to 210 million.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
2 days ago

Deutsche Bank asked AI it's true that AI will solve the economy's inflation problems. The robots answered | Fortune

AI is perceived as a disinflationary force, but leading AI models predict it may actually raise inflation instead.
fromTearsheet
4 days ago

In the world of Stripe: Acquisitions, agentic AI, and stablecoins - Tearsheet

Reports suggest that Stripe is considering a PayPal acquisition, although negotiations on the subject are in early stages with no guarantee of going through.
Business
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Trans rights at risk in Portugal as far-right gains power - LGBTQ Nation

Portugal's new conservative government is reversing LGBTQ+ rights by proposing to repeal gender self-determination laws.
Retirement
fromIndependent
1 week ago

There are millions of euro stuck in 'dormant accounts' - here's how to get yours back

Many funds remain unclaimed in state hands despite efforts to locate their rightful owners.
Real estate
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Your money questions: Is it possible to switch my mortgage from the bank to a local credit union?

Switching mortgages to credit unions is increasingly common as members seek local financial management and competitive interest rates.
#digital-euro
EU data protection
fromFortune
4 days ago

Is Europe too regulated to win the AI race-or ready for a second act? | Fortune

Europe faces economic decline without radical reforms, as highlighted in the Draghi report.
#stablecoin
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Japan Stablecoin Regulation Explained: PSA Rules, JPY Coins and Bank Issuers

Japan launched the world's first fully regulated yen-pegged stablecoin, JPYC, in October 2025, following a decade of careful financial planning.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

US Treasury Seeks Industry Input as Stablecoin Regulation Enters Federal Rulemaking Phase

U.S. Treasury proposes new stablecoin regulation framework under the GENIUS Act, seeking public input on state and federal oversight alignment.
World news
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Energy bills could rise by hundreds of euro as Government scrambles for solutions - but no return of energy credits

Households may face significant increases in electricity and gas bills due to damage to energy infrastructure amid the ongoing Iran war.
France news
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

France is experiencing wave of crypto assault One involved an influencer's father doused with gasoline | Fortune

Five suspects arrested for kidnapping an influencer's father, dousing him in gasoline, and demanding cryptocurrency ransom near the French-Swiss border.
Europe politics
fromwww.thelocal.com
2 weeks ago

What you should know about the EU's plan to tap your savings

The EU revives its decade-old Capital Markets Union plan, now called the Savings and Investments Union, to compete with the US and China by unifying fragmented national financial markets and redirecting €10 trillion in citizen savings from bank deposits into investments.
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Why Ripple's RLUSD Could Overtake USDC Following the CLARITY Act's New Stablecoin Rules

Circle's USDC growth relied on yield incentives, which may be threatened by the CLARITY Act's proposed ban on passive stablecoin yields.
EU data protection
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

MiCA Decoded: 174 Registered CASPs, but Only 14 Can Operate a Centralized Crypto Exchange (CEX)?

Only 14 crypto exchanges are authorized in the EU despite 174 MiCA licenses, revealing unexpected business model distributions across jurisdictions.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

Central Bank of Nigeria Selects Six Entities for New Virtual Asset Pilot

The Central Bank of Nigeria has launched a pilot program for AML and CFT compliance among selected crypto and fintech firms.
#eu-capital-markets-integration
fromThe Local Germany
2 weeks ago
Europe politics

What you should know about the EU's plan to tap your savings

The EU revives its decade-old capital market integration plan, now called the Savings and Investments Union, to compete with the US and China while addressing market fragmentation and investment barriers.
fromThe Local France
2 weeks ago
Europe politics

What you should know about the EU's plan to tap your savings

The EU revives its decade-old capital market integration plan, now called the Savings and Investments Union, to compete with the US and China while addressing market fragmentation and investment barriers.
Europe politics
fromThe Local Germany
2 weeks ago

What you should know about the EU's plan to tap your savings

The EU revives its decade-old capital market integration plan, now called the Savings and Investments Union, to compete with the US and China while addressing market fragmentation and investment barriers.
Europe politics
fromThe Local France
2 weeks ago

What you should know about the EU's plan to tap your savings

The EU revives its decade-old capital market integration plan, now called the Savings and Investments Union, to compete with the US and China while addressing market fragmentation and investment barriers.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 weeks ago

Revolut granted full UK banking licence - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Launching our UK bank has been a long-term strategic priority for Revolut and marks a significant moment in our journey. The UK is our home market and central to our growth. We look forward to introducing a full suite of banking services to our millions of UK customers, bringing the same innovative experience we already provide across the rest of Europe.
London startup
Europe news
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

European Central Bank Outlines Roadmap for Integrated European Digital Asset Ecosystem

The Eurosystem is launching the Pontes settlement anchor and Appia roadmap to unify tokenized capital markets in Europe.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
2 days ago

Interactive Brokers Adds Bitcoin Trading In European Economic Area

Interactive Brokers has launched crypto trading for retail investors in the EEA, offering access to 11 digital assets within a unified platform.
#inflation
fromFast Company
1 week ago
Europe news

War in Iran could trigger businesses to raise prices quicker, says European Central Bank chief

Europe news
fromFast Company
1 week ago

War in Iran could trigger businesses to raise prices quicker, says European Central Bank chief

Businesses may quickly raise prices due to recent inflation experiences from geopolitical events, according to ECB President Christine Lagarde.
Cryptocurrency
fromCointelegraph
2 days ago

Meta's 2026 Stablecoin Plan: Why It's Partnering, Not Issuing

Meta plans to introduce dollar-linked stablecoin payments across its platforms in late 2026, integrating existing stablecoins instead of issuing its own currency.
fromTechzine Global
3 weeks ago

Nscale sets European record: 2 billion raised in funding round

Nscale has now raised over $4.5 billion across equity rounds in less than six months. The capital funds Nscale's vertically integrated AI infrastructure, consisting of GPU compute, networking, data services, and orchestration software, with expansion planned across Europe, North America, and Asia.
European startups
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Central Bank paid out 1.2m for old Irish money in the last two years

We know that people find old Irish banknotes and coins all the time, so the exchange of old money is an important service we provide to the public. We have a standard procedure in place to assist people, and we also have increased checks for exchanges above €750 to ensure source of funds and proof of ownership.
Miscellaneous
UK news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago

Pound remains steady ahead of Bank of England decision - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The British pound remained stable against major currencies as traders awaited the Bank of England's interest rate decision, with central banks expected to maintain current rates.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Gabriel Makhlouf gets second term as governor of the Central Bank

Gabriel Makhlouf was reappointed as Governor of Ireland's Central Bank for a second seven-year term, breaking the tradition of single-term service by previous governors.
Travel
fromwww.wanderwithjo.com
1 month ago

The Lazy Nomad' Strategy: How to Live in Portugal for 3 Months with Just $1,500

Living in Portugal for three months on $1,500 is achievable through the Lazy Nomad Strategy, which prioritizes slow travel, minimal consumption, and local integration over productivity and luxury.
European startups
fromComputerworld
4 weeks ago

Gov't IT spending seen as key to building Europe's tech ecosystem

European governments are shifting from US technology suppliers to open-source alternatives to achieve digital sovereignty and reduce dependency, with public sector IT spending driving this transition.
EU data protection
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

EU law advisor wants cybercrime protections fast-tracked

EU legal advisor urges banks to reimburse cybercrime victims immediately rather than delaying payments pending fraud investigations, regardless of gross negligence claims.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

FTC Warns Visa, Mastercard, Paypal, Stripe as Debanking Concerns Shake US Financial Access

Federal regulators are intensifying scrutiny of payment giants over account restrictions that may conflict with consumer expectations and policies.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago

Eurozone inflation edges up as ECB prepares for key rate decision - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Services experienced the highest annual increase at 3.4%, followed by food, alcohol, and tobacco at 2.5%. Non-energy industrial goods saw a more modest increase of 0.7%. Meanwhile, energy prices fell by 3.1% over the month, which helped to temper overall inflation pressures.
Europe news
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 week ago

Brazil Passes Law Turning Seized Crypto Into Public-Security War Chest

Brazil's new law channels seized crypto from crime to public security initiatives, enhancing law enforcement powers against organized crime.
EU data protection
fromCointelegraph
1 month ago

How EU Crypto Tax Laws Are Set to Work in Practice

The EU's DAC8 directive expands tax transparency for cryptocurrency by requiring platforms to report user identity, tax residency, and transaction data to authorities starting January 1, 2026, with automatic information exchange among member states.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago

ECB decision and high oil prices fuel caution - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Markets remain fragile amid persistent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which have pushed oil prices higher and revived concerns about inflation in Europe. While interest rates are expected to remain unchanged, attention could turn to the ECB's forward guidance and assessment of energy-driven price risks.
Europe news
France news
fromThe Local France
3 years ago

The essential vocabulary guide for talking about money in French

French offers multiple formal and slang terms for money, from l'argent to colloquial expressions like fric, blé, balles, and boule, with usage varying by formality level and age group.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Nu Holdings Is the Most Impressive Bank You've Never Heard Of

Nu Holdings achieved record Q4 2025 revenue of $4.857 billion with 62.5% year-over-year growth and $894.8 million net income, though stock declined 3.03% as growth was already priced in by markets.
European startups
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Brazil's Pix payment system now processes more transactions than Visa and Mastercard combined - Silicon Canals

Brazil's Pix instant payment system now processes more daily transactions than Visa and Mastercard combined, handling over 224 million transactions daily since its November 2020 launch.
EU data protection
fromTheregister
4 weeks ago

Bank of England says digital pound still in design phase

The UK remains in the design phase of its digital pound while the EU accelerates digital euro development to strengthen sovereignty, with the Bank of England deciding on retail CBDC this year.
Venture
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Adrian Weckler: Ireland's biggest, richest company: 6 things to know if Stripe buys PayPal

Potential Stripe acquisition of PayPal could create the largest payments platform outside Mastercard and Visa, transforming Stripe's Irish operations and significantly increasing the Collisons' wealth.
EU data protection
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Best Software Development Firms for Fintech in Europe (2026)

European fintech software development firms must combine PSD2, GDPR, AML/KYC, and PCI DSS compliance with cloud-native engineering, with pricing ranging €12K-€30K monthly for dedicated teams.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Christine Lagarde: Is central bank independence at risk?

Christine Lagarde is considering leaving the ECB before 2027 to enable a mainstream pro-European successor ahead of France's 2027 presidential election.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
4 weeks ago

Russia Considers Simplified Licensing Path For Bank-Run Crypto Exchanges

Russia's central bank proposes allowing banks and brokers to operate cryptocurrency exchanges through simplified notification processes tied to existing financial licenses, capping crypto exposure at 1% of bank capital.
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

What happens when our common currency becomes uncommon?

This is not new news, of course, but many in the industry seem to be finally waking up to the hard truth that data-driven media buying, as we know it today, is severely under threat and has to change. Cookies power everything we do, from humble frequency capping through to complex multi-touch attribution models, ad personalisation and audience segmentation. They underpin most of the gains we've made in performance advertising, as well as brand advertising, over the past decade.
fromCointelegraph
1 month ago

How EU Crypto Tax Laws Are Set to Work in Practice

Starting Jan. 1, 2026, updated reporting obligations require crypto platforms operating in the EU or serving EU users to provide detailed information on users and their transactions to tax authorities. This change aligns digital assets more closely with the transparency requirements long established in conventional finance.
EU data protection
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Selling US debt, Europe's difficult weapon against Trump

US sovereign debt faces market vulnerability as investors react to geopolitical risks and tariffs, driving higher Treasury yields and weakening dollar demand.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Public debt: A ticking time bomb about to explode?

Global public debt is nearing $100 trillion and exceeds historical norms, becoming a structural economic burden while growth remains insufficient.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Guardian view on Europe's payments problem: sovereignty starts at the till | Editorial

Europe needs a sovereign, state-backed payment infrastructure like India's UPI to avoid dependence on US-controlled card networks and vulnerability to sanctions.
World news
fromBitcoin Magazine
2 months ago

Russia Wants To Make Crypto 'Everyday Finance' In New Bill

Russia plans to integrate cryptocurrencies into everyday finance by allowing capped retail purchases and removing crypto from a special regulatory regime.
Business
fromHarvard Business Review
2 months ago

To Compete in the Global Economy, Europe Needs to Boost Its VC Ecosystem

Europe lacks homegrown mega-cap startups compared with the U.S., driving government focus on boosting high-potential startups and funding institutions.
Miscellaneous
fromCoindesk
2 months ago

UK to Draft a Regulatory Framework for Crypto, Stablecoins Early Next Year

The U.K. will draft a crypto regulatory framework by early next year covering stablecoins and staking, aligning domestic rules with EU MiCA developments.
Business
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

'If you can't afford to buy it twice, you can't afford to buy it': Getting to grips with debt in 2026

Stop further borrowing, treat overdrafts like loans with a repayment plan, and build a positive cash buffer to end months with savings rather than a deficit.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Europe must heed Mark Carney and embrace a painful emancipation from the US | Paul Taylor

In an incisive analysis of the new age of predatory great powers, where might is increasingly asserted as right, Carney not only accurately defined the coarsening of international relations as a rupture, not a transition. He also outlined how liberal democratic middle powers such as Canada but also European countries must build coalitions to counter coercion and defend as much as possible of the principles of territorial integrity, the rule of law, free trade, climate action and human rights.
Europe politics
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Country Just Ranked as the Best for Americans to Retire Abroad for Quality of Life, Safety, and Health Care

"This research was undertaken to assess which retirement destinations truly remain attractive and viable for US citizens today,"
World news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

ECB keeps rates on hold despite below-target inflation - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The European Central Bank (ECB) held its key interest rates unchanged following the February meeting of the Governing Council, in line with Cebr projections. This marks the fifth consecutive hold, despite a below-target inflation reading of 1.7% in January, the lowest level since 2021. The decision to hold rates also comes despite a recent Euro rally against the dollar, which is expected to add disinflationary pressure through cheaper imports and weigh on growth by making the bloc's exports more expensive.
Miscellaneous
World news
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 month ago

Brazil Eyes 1 Million Bitcoin For National BTC Reserve

Brazil proposes RESBit, a national sovereign Bitcoin reserve to acquire 1,000,000 BTC over five years, integrate Bitcoin into reserves, and accept taxes in BTC.
#eurozone-growth
EU data protection
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Europe set to treble sovereign cloud investment

European sovereign cloud spending will more than triple from 2025 to 2027 due to geopolitical concerns driving investment in homegrown cloud services.
#portugal-presidential-election
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

PayPal's Path Forward Doesn't Require Winning the Stablecoin Battle

PayPal can survive without dominating stablecoins but will remain a mature payments processor rather than a crypto market leader.
Miscellaneous
fromTNW | Eu
2 months ago

Europe Inc: Brussels signals a new push to compete

The EU is proposing an optional 28th corporate regime, 'Europe Inc', to centralize company law and enable single-registration, faster cross-border company formation.
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