Landmark digital declaration from EU ministers ignites calls to cut startup regulation

A coalition of European startups has urged swift action to slash burdensome EU regulations after a landmark declaration from the D9+ group of digitally advanced nations. The declaration stressed the…

Continue ReadingLandmark digital declaration from EU ministers ignites calls to cut startup regulation

BlackRock’s first European Bitcoin product hailed as ‘landmark development’ for crypto

BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has launched its first Bitcoin product in Europe, a move that industry experts say will help legitimise cryptocurrencies in mainstream finance.  “This is a…

Continue ReadingBlackRock’s first European Bitcoin product hailed as ‘landmark development’ for crypto

Netherlands ranks above entire G7 in tech competitiveness, study finds

The Netherlands has ranked 10th in a global index of tech competitiveness, ahead of the entire G7 group of the world’s largest so-called “advanced” economies. The country was praised for…

Continue ReadingNetherlands ranks above entire G7 in tech competitiveness, study finds

SAP becomes Europe’s most valuable company, ASML holds fourth place

Just five months after surpassing ASML, German software giant SAP has overtaken Novo Nordisk to become Europe’s most valuable listed company. SAP’s shares rose 1.6% on Monday, bringing its market…

Continue ReadingSAP becomes Europe’s most valuable company, ASML holds fourth place

After Northvolt, Europe’s battery path leads to China — or new tech frontiers

Fuelled by $15bn in financing, Northvolt was supposed to be Europe’s great battery success story — a homegrown champion capable of competing with Asian and American giants.   So when Northvolt…

Continue ReadingAfter Northvolt, Europe’s battery path leads to China — or new tech frontiers

Opinion: To close Europe’s defence tech gap, governments must support startups

The United States has long understood a simple truth: war is won not by size alone, but by speed and creativity. Indeed, innovation has always been crucial in conflict. Armour…

Continue ReadingOpinion: To close Europe’s defence tech gap, governments must support startups

The European Accessibility Act risks becoming just a box-ticking exercise

With the compliance deadline for the European Accessibility Act (EAA) fast approaching, companies are urgently trying to ensure their websites meet the requirements of the EU directive.  One appealing solution…

Continue ReadingThe European Accessibility Act risks becoming just a box-ticking exercise

Euclid space telescope captures multiple super rare double gravitational lenses

ESA has released the first major batch of data from its “dark universe” telescope Euclid. What’s inside could change our understanding of dark matter and the expansion of the Universe.…

Continue ReadingEuclid space telescope captures multiple super rare double gravitational lenses