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Trever, an institutional operating system provider for digital assets, has raised €2.4 million in seed funding. The company’s software provides a compatible infrastructure to facilitate transactions, transfers andDigital asset bookkeeping. Trever provides financial institutions (banks, brokers and funds) with infrastructure for offering and managing digital assets. Clients in the DACH region such as VBank, Bankhaus Scheich and Futurum Bank have relied on the company’s technology for many years, and the company has its sights set on banks across Europe. The software provides a single, compatible connection infrastructure to enable trading, transfer and bookkeeping of digital assets. A modular approach allows…
Software application development engineers have clearly been thinking about the impact of generative artificial intelligence on their coding environments. After all, the developers thinking about the impact of AI are often the ones building the AI models and machine learning (ML) engines that we are now applying to enterprise software environments. There is a growing consensus to move AI coding towards testing and debugging (rather than creating and creating), but the field still has more questions than answers. Perhaps the key now is to listen to multiple “expert” sources, multiple schools of thought, and multiple broader communities. One vocal voice…
Updated: July 3, 2024 9:09 PM Angus Scorgie, head of prudential regulation at industry body Insurance Europe, believes a consistent approach is essential to keeping Europe’s captive insurance industry competitive (file photo)The European Union is actively reviewing regulations and policies for the captive insurance industry in an effort to attract more business from Bermuda and other offshore jurisdictions, according to a new report from Reuters.The international news agency reported that a new opinion from the European Insurance and Pensions Authority has helped European captive insurers “become increasingly competitive in attracting insurers from offshore jurisdictions such as Bermuda.”The new Opinion sets…
A Spanish city famous for its beaches and Mediterranean coast has announced strict new rules to keep the ocean clean, but one rule in particular is attracting attention.Marbella is proposing to impose fines of 750 euros ($1,200) on anyone caught urinating off the coast of 25 beaches in the city of Malaga.”Period evacuations” are considered anti-social behaviour. The previous fine was 300 euros ($480), but it is unclear whether anyone has actually paid it.Read more: Cruise experts reveal the biggest mistakes people make at buffetsMarbella is famous for its beaches and Mediterranean coast. (Getty)The proposal has been met with scorn…
Event highlightsJune 13, 2024The webinar, hosted by the WHO/Europe Behavioural and Cultural Insights (BCI) Unit, introduced a new policy brief to measure and maximise public support for health policies.The event, held virtually on 5 June 2024, was attended by around 90 participants, including health experts, academics and public health officials from across the WHO European Region. Opening remarks were delivered by Rob Butler, Director of the Department of Infectious Diseases, Environment and Health at WHO Europe. He stressed the importance of using insights and methods from behavioural science to understand the needs of the population and bridge the gap between…
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Europe generates a staggering 12.6 million tonnes of textile waste each year, from unwanted clothing to fishing nets. Most of it is incinerated, landfilled or exported, but textile-to-textile recycling is another option that a new European Commission plan is promoting to companies. We can’t seem to resist buying new clothes. But what happens to the millions of tonnes of textiles that are thrown away every year in Europe? Much of it goes to developing countries such as Ghana. “15 million pieces of clothing are delivered to the city of Accra every week,” Matteo Ward, CEO and co-founder of Milan-based sustainable…
Danish quantum software startup Kvantify has announced the successful completion of a €10 million seed round. Kvantify leverages quantum and high performance computing to create innovative solutions to complex scientific and industrial challenges. The goal is to make quantum computing technology widely available and a valuable tool for businesses around the world. VC firm Dreamcraft is leading the round alongside biotech investment firms Lundbeckfonden, BioCapital and private investment firm 2degrees. Other notable investors include Redstone VC, Danish Quantum VC giant 2xN and EIFO. Jacob Falck Hansen, Partner at Lundbeckfonden BioCapital, said: “With our investment in Kvantify, we are committed to…
Despite a tight money supply and a steep drop in startup investment, these young European leaders are launching new financial technologies and changing the rules of venture capital. Dean Sterling Jones, Zoya Hasan, Leonard Schoenberger The finance industry has endured a tumultuous year with rising interest rates, a lack of capital, and shrinking valuations. Yet Forbes’ 2024 European Finance Leaders Under 30 are adapting to the volatile environment. Venture capitalists are adopting new investment strategies, fintech founders are embracing cutting-edge technologies, and entrepreneurs are finding opportunity in a battered Web3 world. This year’s Forbes “European Finance Under 30” list highlights…
This weekly series brings you the most interesting innovation news from around the world, including the latest innovation news, important investments, and inspiring stories. Every week we dig deep into the most promising startups, research, and technology trends. 1. World’s largest sodium-ion battery begins operation China’s state-owned Datang Group announced that it has connected a 100MWh sodium-ion battery to the power grid, making it the world’s largest operational battery. Located in Qianjiang, Hubei province, the battery storage marks a new stage in the commercialization of sodium-ion battery storage systems. The project is the first phase of a larger 200MWh installation.…