Romania’s next-generation international airport near Bucharest could soon embrace digital currency transactions, with Miracle Pay being positioned as an official payment platform once the project’s concession and regulatory frameworks are confirmed. MetaTerra Holdings, the strategic entity behind the Miracle ecosystem, revealed that it has started formal talks with Jetstream, the investor group competing to construct and operate the new airport. The parties are working towards an arrangement that would enable Miracle Pay to serve as a supported payment rail for authorised businesses — including duty-free outlets, restaurants, parking, lounges, and select retail shops — subject to Jetstream securing the concession…
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Partnership unites Microsoft Azure’s global cloud infrastructure with Checkout.com’s AI-powered payments platform for faster, more secure enterprise payments Collaboration will enhance digital payment experiences and help prepare businesses for the evolution of agentic commerce The alliance reflects a shared goal to embed trust at the core of both today’s and tomorrow’s digital and agentic economy Checkout.com, a leading global digital payments provider, has announced a new multi-year strategic technology partnership with Microsoft. As part of the agreement, Checkout.com will leverage Microsoft Azure’s cloud infrastructure to optimise digital payments performance for enterprise merchants. The collaboration underscores both companies’ commitment to driving…
Acquisition Strengthens CoreWeave’s Presence in Manufacturing, Automotive, Aerospace and Wider Industrial Sectors CoreWeave, Inc. (Nasdaq: CRWV), the AI Hyperscaler™, has announced an agreement to acquire Monolith AI Limited, a pioneer in applying artificial intelligence and machine learning to tackle complex physics and engineering challenges. By combining Monolith’s simulation and test-driven machine learning expertise with CoreWeave’s purpose-built AI cloud, the partnership will create a full-stack platform designed for industrial and manufacturing enterprises. The combined offering aims to help users shorten research and development cycles, accelerate product design and development, and unlock new competitive advantages through AI-powered innovation. “Every leader we meet…
Essential traits and characteristics Industrial applications shaping the future The last two decades have highlighted how certain materials – from critical minerals to rare metals – can drive economic and technological progress while enabling the energy transition. Aluminium is one such material, increasingly recognised for its role in renewable energy and its versatility across industrial sectors. “It does not seem exaggerated to say that aluminum, nowadays, represents one of the main pillars of the global energy transition, one of the key elements that is favoring its advancement. The number of energy applications in which it is involved, in fact, is…
Charleston School of Law has announced a new partnership with AI innovator Genie AI, integrating advanced artificial intelligence technology into its transactional law team curriculum. This collaboration is designed to equip students with the practical skills required to excel in contemporary in-house counsel and private practice roles, helping shift their future contribution from legal operator to strategic business enabler. Renowned for its focus on practical legal education, Charleston School of Law is proactively responding to a significant transformation in the legal sector. The school reported that 88.84% of its Class of 2024 graduates were employed 10 months after graduation; of…
At this year’s Cersaie, VitrA Tiles captivated visitors with an immersive stand that combined innovation with a multi-sensory experience. Divided into four distinctive sections, the exhibition offered architects, designers, and customers a closer look at the latest ceramic solutions—spanning sustainable practices, creative applications, and cutting-edge technologies. Taking centre stage was V-Tone, an innovative Tonalite technology engineered to address the long-standing challenge of shade variation between production batches. V-Tone provides exceptional chromatic accuracy, maintaining consistent colours and ensuring seamless visual harmony throughout large-scale projects. The company’s investment in V-Tone is due to begin in March 2026, with full integration across all…
Queue-it, the leading provider of virtual waiting room technology, and Akamai Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the global cybersecurity and cloud computing provider that powers and protects businesses online, have announced the launch of Hype Event Protection – a joint solution designed to deliver advanced bot protection for high-demand, limited-inventory online events such as product launches, concert ticket sales, collectible drops and brand collaborations. Hype Event Protection is a new bot mitigation solution that combines Akamai’s bot detection technology with Queue-it’s virtual waiting room to create fairer, more efficient sales experiences for genuine customers and fans. High-demand online events often attract…
An investigative piece by London-based reporter James Holloway has exposed the contentious story of 42-year-old Ukrainian citizen Nikolai Fenik, illustrating how government aid meant for displaced families can be stretched beyond its original purpose. A Tale of Two Lives Officially, Fenik’s status in Britain was that of a refugee escaping the Russian-Ukrainian war. Away from the paperwork, he appears to have forged a markedly different existence, complete with London business ventures, property deals and an assortment of inconsistent records. His experience highlights gaps in the welfare network that some British households say leaves them comparatively worse off. Fenik shares a…
Geotab, a global leader in connected vehicle solutions, has announced the acquisition of the commercial operations of Verizon Connect’s telematics business in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Italy, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, and Australia. This strategic acquisition, which excludes Verizon Connect’s product, engineering, and other non-sales-focused teams, significantly enhances Geotab’s international footprint and bolsters its presence in the vital small to mid-sized fleet segment across key global markets. The integration of Verizon Connect’s commercial operations in Europe and Australia further reinforces Geotab’s commitment to delivering unmatched value and comprehensive data insights to its customers worldwide. This move strengthens Geotab’s…
Empowering investment communities across Europe and the Middle East with advanced data and technology solutions Addepar, the leading technology and data platform serving investment professionals, has announced the opening of a new office in Geneva, marking its fourth dedicated location across Europe and the Middle East. This milestone reflects the company’s ongoing mission to connect the global investment ecosystem. The expansion underscores Addepar’s long-standing commitment to supporting clients throughout Europe and the Middle East, building on more than a decade of partnerships with family offices, private banks and other investment firms in the region. Switzerland’s standing as a world-renowned wealth…