Forbes Cyprus The Future of Fintech Summit

🚀 Dive into the Future of Crypto at the Big Time Summit in Cyprus! Petr Kozyakov, CEO of Mercuryo, reveals how they’re reshaping the crypto landscape in an exclusive Future Media interview. From a Bitcoin payment experiment to building a crypto powerhouse, Kozyakov’s journey is driven by one mission: making crypto seamless and accessible worldwide. Today, Mercuryo works alongside major platforms like Ledger, MetaMask, and Mastercard to bridge traditional finance with the Web3 future ✨ This year’s Big Time Summit in Limassol is set to be a game-changer, spotlighting Cyprus as a rising tech hub. Industry leaders will tackle AI in crypto, asset tokenization, Bitcoin ETFs, and more. If you're passionate about the latest in blockchain and want to see Cyprus on the global map of crypto innovation, this is the event to watch. Read the full story for all the insights: https://lnkd.in/d4Gh65Xn #BigTimeSummit #Mercuryo #CryptoInnovation #Blockchain #CyprusTech #AIinCrypto #CryptoNews

🌍 Cyprus Hosts One of the Largest HR Networking Events for Expats! 🇨🇾 The HR SYNERGY Forum 2024 is set to transform Limassol into a hub for HR innovation and collaboration on October 30-31. Led by Pavel Takush, CEO of Justin Joy, this event aims to connect Russian-speaking HR professionals from across Europe and Asia, with participants joining from Poland, Latvia, Kazakhstan, Armenia, and Serbia. With 30+ experts from sectors like GameDev, FinTech, Entertainment, and IT, the forum offers an array of panels, workshops, and coaching sessions. The program dives into recruitment, team-building, and HR innovation while addressing unique challenges for expats and relocated professionals. 🌟 Polina Kapitonova 📲 Curious to learn more? Dive into the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dywaA5pv #HRSynergyForum #CyprusHR #HRNetworking #HRInnovation #CyprusBusinessHub

🚀 Cyprus Rising as Europe’s Next Big Tech Hub! With strategic government backing, favorable tax policies, and a talent pool on the rise, Cyprus is quickly establishing itself as a tech powerhouse. Alex Vasekin, CEO of AdTech Holding, is playing a major role in this transformation. Through initiatives like HackTech Hackathon, a platform connecting developers, entrepreneurs, and investors, Vasekin is fostering a collaborative environment where young talent can shine, learn, and innovate. 💡 In his vision, Cyprus is on a path to becoming a vital player in the European tech landscape. “With more international connections, Cyprus can attract local and global talent, creating an investor-friendly ecosystem that drives sustainable innovation,” says Vasekin. Read the full story to see how Cyprus is becoming Europe’s next tech hub: https://lnkd.in/dfaaVgEn #CyprusTech #InnovationHub #HackTech #EuropeanTech

How One Game Made Gabe Newell Nearly $10 Billion 🌟 From the groundbreaking release of Half-Life to Steam's dominance in digital gaming, Gabe Newell and Valve have redefined the industry. Launched in 1998, Half-Life sold millions, putting Valve on the map, but it was Newell's visionary platform, Steam, that cemented his legacy, capturing 75% of the PC gaming market. 💡 A Massive Success Story: Last year, Steam brought in $3 billion in revenue, with Valve’s per-employee profits surpassing even Amazon and Microsoft! 🌍 What’s Next for Gabe Newell? With Valve’s ongoing success, Newell is diving into new ventures like Starfish Neuroscience and maritime research with Inkfish. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/dR4h2bi4 #GabeNewell #Valve #HalfLife #Steam #GamingInnovation #PCGaming #TheFutureMedia #GamingFortune

Cyprus Joins the Artemis Accords: A New Chapter in Space Exploration! 🌌 Cyprus is now the 46th country to join the Artemis Accords, aligning with global leaders like NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration to promote peaceful space exploration. This partnership opens doors for Cyprus to play a key role in future moon and Mars missions and strengthen ties with the U.S.🌍 Chief Scientist Demetris Skourides highlights the importance of this step: “The signing of the Artemis Accords is of strategic importance for Cyprus, enabling collaboration with NASA and uniting various scientific disciplines. This lays the groundwork for Cyprus’ emerging space cluster ecosystem to contribute to global space exploration.” Dive into the full article to learn more: https://lnkd.in/dwMUVSnc #CyprusInSpace #ArtemisAccords #SpaceExploration #NASA #GlobalCooperation

💡 Did you know $1 billion in legal marijuana sales is verified every month? 💡 Green Check is leading the way in bringing cannabis companies into the mainstream financial system, despite the federal challenges. Their banking compliance software helps over 11,000 cannabis businesses navigate the complex legal landscape and ensures that banks stay compliant. 🔍 Key Highlights: 1. Green Check processes 40% of U.S. legal marijuana sales. 2. Works with 150+ financial institutions and major cannabis brands like Curaleaf and Trulieve. 3. Helps banks handle cannabis cash legally while keeping them compliant. Curious to know how Green Check is shaping the future of cannabis banking? Read the full article to dive deeper into this innovative solution! 🌿 https://lnkd.in/dgA93FAV #CannabisIndustry #GreenCheck #ComplianceTech #CannabisBanking

🚨 Is Your Workforce Ready for AI? Most Aren’t! 🚨 While businesses are projected to spend $235 billion on AI this year, a new study reveals a staggering 80% of workers aren’t prepared to integrate AI into their daily tasks. With AI spending expected to nearly triple by 2028, this gap poses a serious challenge for companies. 🔍 Key Insights: 1. 57% of leaders admit that less than a quarter of employees can independently use AI. 2. High-performing companies are focusing on upskilling — with 63% making it a core part of their tech strategies. 3. Data literacy, critical thinking, and virtual collaboration are crucial for success in an AI-driven workplace. Want to know how top companies are bridging the gap? Read the full article to find out how they’re staying ahead in this AI revolution: https://lnkd.in/dirXJ_iY #AIReadiness #FutureOfWork #Upskilling #Innovation

🌍 From Gamification to Clean Energy: The Startups Shaping Our Future 🚀 Want to know which companies are driving the next wave of innovation? From StriveCloud’s €15M push to revolutionize gamification in business, to EarthGrid PBC’s victory at the Startup World Cup for clean energy, these startups are making waves across industries. Highlights: 🌟 StriveCloud: Transforming customer engagement with gamification technology. 🌟 EarthGrid: Pioneering clean energy with underground utility grids. 🌟 forward earth: Raising €4.5M to tackle global environmental management. Excited to see what’s next in tech and sustainability? Read the full article for more insights on the companies shaping our future: https://lnkd.in/drYuBDMz #Innovation #TechNews #Sustainability #Startups #CleanEnergy #Gamification #Investment

🚀 Cyprus Shines at Startup World Cup 2024 Grand Finale 🚀 At the Startup World Cup 2024 Grand Finale in San Francisco, FinCom.Co and DISPL represented Cyprus on the global stage, showcasing the island's growing innovation scene. Fincom, led by CEO Gideon Drori, wowed with their AI-driven financial compliance solutions after winning the Cyprus Finals presented by Unlimit. DISPL, with CEO Serge Gale at the helm, impressed with their AI-powered retail media platform, having secured first place at the Nicosia Finals, presented by ASBIS. While EarthGrid PBC from Silicon Valley took the world champion title, Cyprus’s rising stars gained incredible visibility and forged key partnerships for future growth. A big thank you to all the sponsors, partners, participants, and judges for making this event a huge success. Your support is helping shape the future of global innovation. We look forward to upcoming events that will continue to spotlight the incredible talent of Cyprus’s entrepreneurs and startups! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eN-jNVFz Anis Uzzaman Ph.D., Pegasus Tech Ventures, CIM - Cyprus Business School, Cybergizer, Panis Media, Carolos Georgallis, Andrei Avsievich, Andrei Kouzel, Panis Pieri, Dmitry Dosov, Yuriy Romanyukha, Persia Georgiadou, CFA, Stavriana A. Kofteros, Theodoros Loukaidis, Panayiotis Philimis, Yiannis Eftychiou, Kirill Eves, Sergey Dupleca, Paul Afshar, Marios Tannousis, Uri Poliavich, Justin Jackson, Summer Lee, Bill Reichert, Maria Lavithi, Alexander Gromov, FRM, Radiacode Ltd, Natallia Miranchuk, Sprouty, Lavoria, Violetta Skittidi, Alexandra Dimitriadou #SWC2024 #Fincom #DISPL #CyprusInnovation #GlobalInnovation #Entrepreneurship #AI #Fintech #RetailTech

🎬 From Cyprus to Hollywood: Agni Scott’s Journey to Stardom! 🎬 Born and raised in sunny Larnaca, Cyprus, Agni Scott’s rise to the top has been nothing short of extraordinary. Now starring in Netflix’s hit Find Me Falling, which held the No. 1 spot for three weeks straight, Scott’s journey is a tale of passion, resilience, and ambition. In an exclusive Hotel Talk interview with Farah Shammas, Agni shares her unconventional path into acting, her experience working alongside the legendary Harry Connick Jr., and the delicate balance of motherhood and career. Want to know more about the behind-the-scenes stories, her upcoming projects, and why Cyprus holds a special place in her heart? Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/dzbV3D7u #AgniScott #Netflix #FindMeFalling #CyprusToHollywood #InspiringJourney #HotelTalk