Real Technologies (parent company of REAL Finance) has executed its first securities-tokenization agreement, marking the initial operational use of its infrastructure. The deal activates a committed institutional pipeline exceeding $100 million in client assets. The Details of the Initiative The deal was signed with Factori AD, an EU- regulated investment broker that will route assets […]
The European Union has stepped up efforts to grow its homegrown tech sector and reduce dependence on US firms, advancing plans this week for a €5 billion ($5.8 billion) fund to help startups scale in Europe rather than seek capital or buyers abroad.
Analysts welcomed the initiative, but said its success will depend on whether it can spur wider private investment in European tech companies.
The European Commission this week selected Swedish investment firm EQT — one of Europe’s largest private market investors, with $311 billion in assets — to manage the fund; first investments are expected this autumn. The fund is backed by the Commission and private investors, including Allianz, CriteriaCaixa, and Novo Holdings.
The effort is part of a broader push to strengthen the EU’s tech sector following the 2024 Draghi report on competitiveness. Other initiatives include EU Inc proposals aimed at reducing red tape for startups and a Tech Sovereignty Package due May 27 that’s expected to include
REAL Technologies Inc., the parent company of REAL Finance, announced today that it has executed its first securities tokenization agreement. The deal activates a committed institutional pipeline exceeding $100 million in client assets and marks the initial operational use of the company’s tokenization infrastructure. Tokenization will be conducted on an EVM-compatible blockchain in advance of […]
Boerse Stuttgart’s Seturion has partnered with Societe Generale, SG-FORGE and flatexDEGIRO to build a pan-European blockchain securities settlement system.
The EU's downgraded growth forecast highlights vulnerabilities to energy shocks, potentially spurring shifts in fiscal policy and crypto markets.
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The EU-China trade tensions could disrupt global supply chains, increase economic uncertainty, and potentially slow global growth.
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As market dynamics evolve and pressure builds to strengthen Europe’s position in the global crypto economy, the European Commission (EC) has launched a review of its landmark crypto framework to keep pace with the evolving digital asset landscape. Related Reading: XRP ‘Under Heavy Resistance’ After Key $1.50 Rejection – Is A Drop To $1 Next? EC Opens Review Of EU Crypto Rules On Wednesday, the European Commission launched a consultation on the functioning of the European Union’s (EU) regulatory framework on crypto assets, the Markets in Crypto‑Assets Regulation (MiCA). The regulator is seeking feedback from stakeholders and the public on whether the current framework remains fit for purpose, noting that the crypto markets and broader policy landscape have evolved since it took effect in 2024. According to the announcement, the Commission is evaluating whether updates to the framework are needed to reflect the developing landscape. Specifically, the consultation seeks input on MiCA’s co
The consultation could reshape EU crypto regulation, impacting stablecoin interest, DeFi oversight, and asset classification, influencing global standards.
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