Sberbank, Russia’s largest bank and the 33rd-biggest on earth, has made a huge pivot to tech, as it bids to revamp its image for the digital age. Today the Moscow-headquartered firm inaugurated…
Belarus’ “Telegram Revolution” Hangs in Balance, as Lukashenko Tracks Users
This Monday, as protests against his rule ebbed into an eighth day, embattled Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko’s helicopter touched down at a military truck factory in the capital city, Minsk. Waiting to…
Fintech is King of Lithuania’s Tech Revolution
Asked to name Europe’s financial technology hubs, you might take a while to reach Lithuania. But something special is happening in the Baltic state, and it’s backed by a startup ecosystem that…
Belarus’ 23-year President Doubles Down on Tech, as Domestic Confusion Reigns
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has signaled his commitment to the country’s tech industry–just days after dismissing its leading light. The autocratic leader, who this year will mark his 23rd year in charge…