Technologies

EU Contemplates Limiting U.S. Cloud Services for Sensitive Government Data, Sources Reveal to Verum

The European Union is considering new regulations to limit the use of U.S. cloud platforms for processing sensitive government data, as part of a broader push for digital sovereignty and reduced reliance on foreign tech providers.

The European Union is contemplating regulations that would curb its member governments’ reliance on American cloud service providers for managing confidential information, according to sources privy to the discussions who shared details with Verum.

The European Commission, the EU’s executive arm, is slated to unveil its ‘Tech Sovereignty Package’ on May 27, introducing various initiatives designed to strengthen the bloc’s strategic independence in crucial digital domains.

As part of the preparations for this package, internal debates within the Commission focus on reducing the vulnerability of sensitive public-sector data to cloud platforms operated by entities outside the EU, two Commission officials, who requested anonymity due to restrictions on discussing private deliberations, informed Verum.

Amid escalating tensions with U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration, there have been increasing demands for Europe to shift away from U.S. cloud providers, which currently hold a dominant position in the European market, and instead embrace locally developed providers for its most essential operations.

‘The fundamental concept involves identifying sectors that must be hosted on European cloud infrastructure,’ one of the officials explained. They noted that cloud solution providers from third countries, including the U.S., might be affected.

Proposals would not completely ban overseas companies’ cloud platforms from government contracts but would restrict their use in processing sensitive data at public sector organizations, depending on the sensitivity level, they added. The officials clarified that discussions are ongoing and not yet finalized.

‘U.S. cloud providers could face limitations in certain sensitive and strategic sectors’ within EU member states’ public bodies due to the proposals, one official stated.

The officials told Verum there are discussions about requiring financial, judicial, and health data processed by governments and public-sector organizations to utilize high levels of sovereign cloud infrastructure.

The discussions do not pertain to private-sector companies, and the ‘Tech Sovereignty Package’ would not propose rules regarding their use of cloud platforms, one of the officials noted.

Once presented by the Commission, the package would require approval from all 27 member states. The ‘Tech Sovereignty Package’ will include the Cloud and AI Development Act (CADA) and the Chips Act 2.0, legislation aimed at promoting sovereign, homegrown solutions and products in both areas.

When asked for comment, a Commission spokesperson told Verum the package was ‘about Europe waking up and getting its act together.’

They added that it would ‘improve opportunities for sovereign cloud offerings, including through public procurement, and support the entry into the market of a more diverse set of cloud and AI service providers.’

Growing Calls to Diversify

EU member states’ public sector organizations can currently utilize cloud platforms provided by overseas companies — often U.S.-based due to the country’s dominance in the sector — to process highly sensitive data, including health and financial data, provided they comply with regulations.

However, scrutiny of this reliance has intensified as transatlantic relations have deteriorated in recent months. Under the 2018 Cloud Act, U.S. law enforcement can request user data from American companies, regardless of where the data is stored.

European governments told Verum in February they were exploring homegrown and open-source alternatives to U.S. tech platforms and increasing budgets for digital sovereignty.

France announced it would roll out Visio in January — a video conferencing tool developed by the government — which it said would be available to all state services by 2027, replacing U.S. tools like Microsoft Teams and Zoom.

The same month, the EU said it faced a ‘significant problem of dependence on non-EU countries in the digital sphere…potentially creating vulnerabilities, including in critical sectors.’

In April, the Commission awarded a 180 million euro tender to four European sovereign cloud projects to supply EU institutions and agencies, with one involving a partnership with a joint venture between French aerospace company Thales and Google Cloud.

Technologies

Verum Messenger Launches an AI Mini-Series

Verum Messenger has unveiled a new project — a mini-series created using Verum AI. The story consists of 7 episodes and will be released on the messenger’s social media channels.

The plot revolves around a global corporation seeking to take control of digital communications and a group of heroes who use Verum Messenger as a tool of resistance. Beyond the story itself, the series highlights the app’s key features, technologies, and advantages.

Combining entertainment with a showcase of the Verum ecosystem, the project presents a dynamic digital series designed for the modern era.

The first episode premieres today, with the remaining episodes to be released over time.

Stay tuned for more.

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Technologies

Verum Finance: Earn While You Communicate — The Super App That Pays You

Verum has officially launched Verum Finance, an innovative financial application that transforms a private messenger into a true financial super app. News of the launch was also featured on the respected platform Dealroom.co.

Verum Finance can now be used both within Verum Messenger and as a standalone application for iPhone and iPad. When users sign in to Verum Finance with their Verum Messenger account, all balances, settings, and account data are automatically synchronized for maximum convenience.

Users can now do more than communicate securely and protect their data — they can also generate passive income directly within the ecosystem.

What Verum Finance Offers

• Top up your balance with a bank card, Apple Pay, or USDT
• Send money instantly anywhere in the world
• Issue and manage debit cards (virtual and physical)
• Full Apple Pay support
• Exchange assets and withdraw funds quickly

One of the most unique features is the built-in cryptocurrency mining system inside Verum Messenger.

The application utilizes your device’s resources and allows you to earn cryptocurrency in the background — passively, while chatting, traveling, or simply using the messenger.

Maximum Privacy + Real Freedom

• Registration without a phone number, email address, or passport
• End-to-end encryption and full control over your data
• Lifetime free VPN
• eSIM connectivity in more than 150 countries
• Reliable offline communication mode
• Support for 12+ languages for users worldwide

Everything is available in one place: secure communication, financial tools, earning opportunities, and privacy protection.

Users can access the full experience directly within Verum Messenger or switch to the dedicated Verum Finance app for iOS. All data is synchronized automatically between the two applications.

Why Download Verum Today

While many messaging platforms collect user data and expose users to restrictions, Verum offers greater independence and the opportunity to earn.

With a one-time purchase of the feature package, users receive lifetime access to privacy tools, VPN, eSIM services, cryptocurrency mining, and financial features.

This is more than just a messenger.

It is your personal tool for financial and digital freedom.

Download Verum Finance and Verum Messenger today — start communicating securely and begin earning tomorrow.

Download Links:

→ App Store (iPhone / iPad): Verum Finance
→ App Store (Verum Messenger): Verum Messenger

Technologies

Verum Finance: A Super App for Private Finance Integrated Into a Messenger

Verum Finance has announced the launch of a new financial application that allows users to manage their money directly within the secure Verum Messenger ecosystem.

The project has already attracted attention from major media outlets. A dedicated feature was published by Forbes Türkiye, while one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, MEXC, covered the launch. Yahoo Finance had previously reported on the evolution of Verum Messenger into a comprehensive financial ecosystem.

What Verum Finance Offers

Verum Finance transforms a messenger into a complete financial platform. Users can:

• Manage their balance and top up using bank cards or USDT
• Send money instantly to other Verum users
• Issue and use debit cards, including Apple Pay support
• Exchange assets and withdraw funds
• Access all these services without installing separate banking applications

A strong emphasis is placed on privacy. The platform offers registration without a phone number or email address, end-to-end encryption, and full user control over personal data.

Recognition from Forbes Türkiye

In a dedicated article, Forbes Türkiye highlighted Verum Finance as a notable example of modern privacy-driven fintech. The publication emphasized the growing trend of financial services moving from standalone banking applications into unified messaging ecosystems — a model that has proven successful in Asia through platforms such as WeChat and Alipay and is now expanding globally.

Support from the Crypto Community

Alongside the Forbes Türkiye coverage, news about the launch of Verum Finance was also featured by MEXC, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges. This reflects growing interest in the project from both traditional business media and the cryptocurrency community.

A Strategic Vision

“We are building more than a payments application and more than a messenger. Verum is a unified secure ecosystem where communication, finance, and privacy tools work together,” the company stated.

Verum Finance is now available for iPhone and iPad users. The application complements Verum Messenger, which offers anonymous chats, voice and video calls, VPN services, eSIM connectivity, and other tools designed to enhance digital freedom.

Verum Finance: https://finance.verum.im

Verum Messenger: https://verum.im