Towards a UK – USA deal: the GAFA tax in currency
To avoid a new trade war with Washington, London would plan to abolish his tax on digital giants, in force since 2020. A strategic concession in the negotiations of an “economic prosperity” agreement with the United States, while Donald Trump threatens to impose heavy customs duties on European countries deemed hostile to American tax interest. The withdrawal of this tax, which brought in nearly 950 million euros per year, would serve as a pledge to the White House in exchange for a price exemption for British exporters.
Vinted entered the luxury with “House of Vinted”
Vinted opens “House of Vinted”, an ephemeral store without sale on site, accessible only by invitation. Objective: to restore its image in the face of competition from ultra fast fashion by focusing on desirability and physical experience. The second hand enters a new era, between upright symbolic levels and pressure on volumes.
The Hopium recovery plan validated by the Paris court
The Paris Economic Activities Court officially arrested, Friday, March 21, the Hopium recovery plan, after having noted compliance with legal requirements. This plan, already largely supported by shareholders, aims to bring out the company as a key player in heavy mobility to hydrogen by 2028-2030. “This decision marks the end of an uncertainty period,” said Stéphane Rabatel, CEO of Hopium.
Perplexity reveals his vision of a “transparent” tiktok under American control
The American startup Perplexity, which specializes in AI -based research, presented its strategic vision of a tiktok relaunched by American actors, in the event of forced redemption from the platform by April 5. It offers a complete overhaul of the recommendation algorithm, deemed manipulable by Bytedance. Perplexity wishes to open the source code, repatriate the infrastructure to American servers, and integrate its own AI technologies (including Nvidia Dynamo) to improve the relevance and traceability of content. Already a candidate for the takeover in January, the startup is currently negotiating a round table on the basis of a valuation of $ 18 billion, while the valuation of Tiktok is estimated between $ 30 and 50 billion. Among the other contenders are Oracle, Frank McCourt, Alexis Ohanian or the creator Mrbeast.
The EU would prepare a record fine against Meta for non-compliance with the DMA
According to the NYPOST, the European Commission is preparing to inflict a fine that could exceed $ 1 billion for having broken the Digital Markets Act. In question: its “Pay or consent” model deemed not in accordance with the rules on the use of personal data. A compliance injunction is also expected. This sanction could revive transatlantic tensions, while Donald Trump denounces a “European extortion” targeting American tech giants.
Etoro files his Introduction file on the stock market after a surge in his turnover
The Trading Etoro platform officially submitted its IPO file to the SEC, revealing a record turnover of $ 12.6 billion in 2024, compared to 3.89 billion the previous year. Net profit jumped to $ 192 million, 96 % supported by cryptoactive income, which experienced a strong rebound under the Trump administration. Founded in 2007, Etoro had failed to grant on a SPAC in 2022. The operation, controlled by Goldman Sachs, Jefferies, UBS and Citigroup, provides a rating at the Nasdaq under the Ticker Etor.
Apple is preparing Apple Watch with cameras and visual intelligence functions by 2027
Apple plans to integrate cameras into its next generations of Apple Watch, according to the revelations of Mark Gurman for Bloomberg. The objective: to allow the watch to “see” its environment and to interact via advanced artificial intelligence functions. Two approaches are being studied: a camera hidden under the screen for standard models, and a side sensor for the ultra, thicker version. These watches should be launched by 2027, at the same time as the AirPods equipped with cameras.
+ Hard Reset: 🇫🇷 AI is a state affair.
It structures our decisions, our justice, our taxation. To entrust it to others is to give in our intelligence. IAI is not neutral. It is political. She must look like us – or she will replace us.
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+ Zero Trust Zone
Joffrey Célestin-Urbain appointed Director of Campus Cyber
A 17-year-old in the high state civil service, Joffrey Célestin-Urbain has just been appointed head of the Cyber campus. Former senior executive of the Ministry of the Economy and Finance, he notably contributed to the Directorate of the Public Policy for French Economic Security. He practiced in sensitive and international environments: 7 years at the Directorate General of the Treasury, 5 years old at the Directorate General of Businesses, 3 years in Washington as a representative of France with the Inter -American Development Bank, then 2 years at the Ministry of Ecological Transition.
Signal: A journalist mistakenly receives the plans for an American strike in Yemen
Jeffrey Goldberg, editor -in -chief of The Atlanticwas added to a signal group where detailed information circulated on an imminent attack on the Houthis. Hours, targets, weapons: everything was verified. There remains a dizzying question: high level leak or skillfully orchestrated manipulation? A case that exposes critical faults of secure communication channels
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+ Fundraising
Enza lifts $ 6.75 million to build a digital payment infrastructure in Africa
The startup Enza, specializing in payment solutions for African banks and fintechs, raised $ 6.75 million in Seed from Algebra Ventures and Quona Capital. Founded by sector experts, the company provides a unified infrastructure – cards, wallets, real -time payments – adapted to local needs. Its objective: to reduce the cost of digital transactions and promote the financial inclusion of SMEs and sub-banCarized populations of the continent. Already active in Egypt, Nigeria and South Africa, Enza intends to accelerate its pan-African deployment.
Abex raises 5 million pounds sterling to strengthen its algorithmic trading infrastructure on digital assets
The British company Abex, specialized in ultra-fast algorithmic execution for digital asset markets, has raised 5 million pounds sterling ($ 6 million) from MMC Ventures. This lifting will allow the company to accelerate the development of its trading algorithms intended for institutional actors, to extend its R&D team, and to open new products, in particular in derivative trading and main trading matted. Abx is for hedge funds, brokers and desks OTC.
Cassandra.app raises 2 million euros to optimize advertising investments thanks to AI
The Milanese startup Cassandra.app raised 2 million euros in Seed from Italian Founders Fund, Pitchdrive, Webranking, Mana Ventures and several Business Angels. Founded in 2023, the company is developing an advertising budgetary optimization platform based on AI and marketing mix Modeling. Cassandra.app replaces obsolete models of allocation with automated incrementation tests, allowing marks to maximize their king with algorithmic precision. With more than 60 customers worldwide, € 500 million in media spending analyzed per year, and € 1 million in recurring income in 16 months, the startup plans to accelerate its international expansion and soon integrate the Meridian technology from Google.
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- Microsoft at the school of the Republic / Trump, the Achille d’Elon Musk / 23andme heel is bankrupt
- Defense Tech: The new West of Startups? / Aquarius a media that falls out / do you know CO2 AI, 29th startups of the we innovate 500?
- Harvest: confirmed data leak / Brussels strikes Fort Google and Apple / Cybersecurity, which we have to anticipate in 2025
🚀 To read on Frenchweb.fr:
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- Zestmeup and Supermood unite to build a European player in employee engagement
- Will European technological independence go through the HPC RHEA HPC microprocessor of Sipearl?
- Towards increased resilience of critical infrastructure: France wants to strengthen its cybersecurity
- Does Mirakl really be worth $ 3.5 billion?
- Trapped by its own economic model, mention is put into receivership.
