Nukkleus Inc. has partnered with Translink Corporate Finance to identify acquisition opportunities in the air defense sector, leveraging Translink's expertise in mergers and acquisitions, following the U.S. government's executive order mandating the development of a next-generation missile defense system.

Digital banking in France has seen significant growth, with a total of 25 million users in 2022, a threefold increase over four years. France is witnessing a shift towards digital banking, driven by changing consumer preferences and the blending of traditional banking with fintech innovation. Lydia leads the market with a 21% share, followed by BoursoBank, Hello Bank, Nickel, N26, and Revolut. Traditional banks like Societe Generale and BNP Paribas have embraced fintech innovations, leading to the emergence of hybrid banking services. Despite this growth, France lags behind in fintech adoption compared to other European countries.

VentureBeat discusses the current landscape of AI platforms, generative AI adoption statistics, and the challenges faced by companies in managing their data stacks. The event 'AI Unleashed' is highlighted as an exclusive event for enterprise data leaders.

European tech funding saw a decrease in 2022, but the continent's tech ecosystem has grown to a combined value of approximately $2.5 trillion. Europe now attracts 20% of global VC funding, with areas of expertise including Fintech, SaaS, Health, climate tech, and AI. The top five EU startup hubs excluding London are Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Stockholm, and Barcelona.

Bunq CEO says US regulators tough but fair as neobank awaits application approval. Bunq claims to have 9 million users and over 4.5 billion ($4.9 billion) in user deposits.