Blockchain is fueling this emerging tech hub in Portugal: Madeira Blockchain 2023
The Madeira Blockchain Conference 2023 showcased startups exploring blockchain solutions for real-world problems across different industries. Go to Source
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EU officials reach ‘historic’ AI regulation deal
The agreement mandates models like ChatGPT and general AI to follow transparency rules before market entry. Go to Source
Robinhood launches crypto trading services in Europe
All eligible customers in the EU region can access Robinhood crypto for crypto trading services, with over 25 cryptocurrencies available for trade. Go to Source
France’s third-largest bank, Société Générale, launches euro pegged stablecoin
The euro-pegged stablecoin will be the first of its kind in the region and will be available to the bank’s wide customer base for trading use. Go to Source
How generative AI allows one architect to reimagine ancient cities
Cointelegraph spoke with architect and designer Tina Marinaki about her work using generative AI and text-to-image prompts to reimagine the ancient Athenian cityscape. Go to Source
Crypto payment firm Alchemy Pay adds SEPA deposits in Europe
Alchemy Pay has introduced new deposit options, including the Euro Instant solution, SEPA Instant, and the U.K. fast money transfer option, Faster Payments. Go to Source
Amnesty International head says AI innovation vs. regulation is ‘false dichotomy’
Amnesty’s secretary general said the EU has a chance to lead with new AI regulations and member states shouldn’t “undermine” the forthcoming AI Act. Go to Source
IBM brings ‘utility-scale’ quantum computing to Japan as China and Europe struggle to compete
Experts predict the global quantum computing sector will grow from about $930 million in 2023 to $6.5 billion by 2030, but some global markets may be better poised for growth than others. Go to Source
Bitcoin critic, ECB chief Lagarde says her son ‘ignored’ her, lost money on crypto: Report
European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde reportedly said her son ignored warnings against crypto investments and lost “about 60%” of his money. Go to Source
European regulator: CASPs should work on protocol interoperability, self-hosted wallets
The European Banking Authority wants to update existing anti-money laundering rules and combat the financing of terrorism for crypto providers. Go to Source
