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The EU is trying to assert its strategic independence in an unstable world – a world of bullies, as some members of the EU Parliament describe it. That means independence in matters of defence and energy supplies, but also in the whole field of tech. The European Commission says non-EU companies provide more than 80 percent of the EU’s digital products and services. One of the key proposals aimed at changing that is the “Tech Sovereignty Package”, which was presented in early June. With our guests, we dive into the initiative, explain the geopolitical context and ask what it would take for the bloc to achieve real technological sovereignty.
Read full articleThe second day’s play at RoboCup 2026 has drawn to a close with another bumper set of matches. Teams have come from far and wide to take part in the humanoid soccer competition this year, with 17 different countries represented. China is the most represented country, boasting 15 teams across the three divisions. Other countries […]
Bridge gains MiCA and EMI approvals to operate regulated services across all 27 EU states. New licenses enable euro-backed stablecoins, virtual IBANs, and cross-border payment tools. Dual approvals strengthen Bridge’s European expansion under the EU’s unified MiCA framework. Bridge has secured dual regulatory approvals in Luxembourg, allowing the stablecoin infrastructure company to expand regulated services […] The post Bridge Wins EU-Wide MiCA and EMI Licenses for Crypto Expansion appeared first on Live Bitcoin News.
The shrinking workforce complicates the Fed's balancing act between controlling inflation and supporting employment, impacting market dynamics. The post US unemployment rate falls in June as workforce shrinks by 700K appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
The European regulator said companies cannot circumvent EU financial rules by marketing binary-style products as event contracts rather than derivatives.
The unexpected job growth slowdown complicates Fed rate hike decisions, impacting market expectations and risk asset valuations. The post US adds 57,000 jobs in June, raising questions on Fed rate hike appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
US added only 57,000 jobs in June, lowering rate hike expectations. Fed rate hike by July 2026 at 8.5% YES, by September at 29.5% YES. The post US adds 57,000 jobs in June, Fed rate hike in doubt appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
China's AI advancements, exemplified by Meituan's model, highlight the potential for domestic innovation to circumvent international tech restrictions. The post China’s Meituan trains 1.6 trillion parameter AI model on 50,000 domestic chips, bypassing US export controls appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Germany's diplomatic talks with China could strain EU-China relations, impacting global geopolitical dynamics and NATO's strategic posture. The post Germany holds urgent talks with China over covert Russian soldier training reports appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
