Can Europe own its digital destiny? EU unveils tech sovereignty roadmap

European Commission aims to reduce ‘risky dependencies’ on foreign suppliers in cloud computing, AI and semiconductor production The EU executive wants to ensure no foreign government or company has access to a “kill switch” to turn off or disrupt vital tech services across the continent, as part of an effort to cut dependencies on the US and China. Publishing “technological sovereignty” proposals that risk further tensions with Donald Trump, the European Commission said on Wednesday the bloc needed to reduce dependency on foreign suppliers in cloud computing, artificial intelligence and semiconductor production. Continue reading...

The ESMA says crypto companies without MiCA authorization must stop serving EU clients from July 1, even if their licence applications remain under review.

US energy cost advantage strengthens economic and diplomatic leverage, boosting exports and growth while stabilizing domestic markets. The post US energy prices lower than Europe and Asia, says Secretary Wright appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Istanbul Blockchain Week 2026 opens with a strong focus on infrastructure, real-world adoption, and cross-regional partnerships. Outset PR joins builders, founders, and Web3 leaders in Istanbul as the conference brings together Europe and Asia's crypto communities.

AI Act enforcement gets independent expert support June 2, 2026 — The European Commission has appointed a Scientific Panel and an Advisory Forum to support enforcement of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) […] The post EU Names Scientific Panel and Advisory Forum to Guide AI Act Implementation appeared first on AIwire.

The Move-based blockchain network said it gained access to licensed payment infrastructure as it shifts toward stablecoin settlement and remittances.

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From India and Africa to Europe, countries not yet in the AI supply chain risk mass job losses, losing the tax revenue needed to deal with the tech’s fallout Business live – AI to drive up UK youth unemployment The San Francisco Bay Area is in the midst of an AI frenzy that makes the California gold rush of the mid-19th century look like a scavenger hunt. Top programmers and developers are being offered compensation packages worth hundreds of millions of dollars to switch firms, while young engineers lucky enough to have joined leading AI startups early are contemplating retirement before age 35. Driving up the Bayshore Freeway from San Francisco International airport into the city, you pass hyper-specific billboards advertising obscure AI applications seemingly aimed at absurdly niche audiences. How can that possibly be profitable? The answer is that in a city crawling with startups, getting the right software product in front of a founder whose company could soon be worth billions