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January 21, 2025

As Trump returns, European crypto and defence startups deepen US ties

Plans to deregulate and increase government tech procurement are enticing European startups

European crypto and defence startups are looking to deepen their ties to the US as the incoming Trump administration signals plans to deregulate and increase government tech procurement.   

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Kai Nicol-Schwarz

Kai Nicol-Schwarz was a senior reporter at Sifted. He covered AI and UK tech.

Tom Matsuda

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