Spotify Embraces Apple’s HLS Technology To Amplify Video Podcast Reach

Spotify is poised to transform the video podcast landscape with its strategic adoption of Apple’s HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) technology. This move will empower content creators to deliver and monetize high-quality video podcasts without altering their current workflows.

Enhanced Streaming Performance

Leveraging HLS, Spotify promises a consistently superior viewing experience across all internet conditions. By dynamically adjusting video quality in real time, the technology mitigates buffering and ensures a smooth playback experience whether users are connected via rapid home Wi-Fi or cellular networks.

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Broadening Monetization And Distribution Channels

In tandem with these technical enhancements, Spotify is expanding its monetization framework. Podcast creators partnering with established hosting providers such as Libsyn, Podigee, Audioboom, Audiomeans, and Podspace now have the opportunity to distribute video podcasts directly on Spotify. In addition, the Spotify Partner Program further facilitates revenue generation through new partner integrations and direct sales initiatives.

Positioning In A Dynamic Podcast Industry

Since its initial foray into video podcasts in 2020 and subsequent adjustments to monetization thresholds, Spotify’s ongoing innovations underscore its leadership in digital audio and video content. With nearly half a million video podcasts streamed by over 390 million users as of November 2025, these enhancements are set to solidify Spotify’s competitive edge in an evolving entertainment marketplace.

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Eurobank Wins Two Euromoney Awards Following Cyprus Merger

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

July 17, 2026

Eurobank has been named Cyprus’ Best Bank for 2026 by Euromoney, while also receiving the award for Best Bank for Large Corporates at the publication’s latest Awards for Excellence.

Merger Marks A Milestone

The awards recognise the bank’s performance during 2025, a year marked by the completion of the legal merger between Hellenic Bank and Eurobank Cyprus. The transaction created Eurobank Limited, which the group says is now Cyprus’ largest banking and insurance organisation, with assets exceeding €28 billion.

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Euromoney’s Awards for Excellence evaluate banks’ performance over the previous calendar year, with this edition covering January 1 to December 31, 2025.

Lending, Customers And Digital Growth

Eurobank said its business lending portfolio expanded by around 17 per cent during 2025, while its customer base grew to more than 710,000 retail clients and 11,500 business customers.

The bank also continued its digital expansion, saying more than 96 per cent of transactions are now completed through digital channels, and most financing applications are submitted via its mobile app.

Expanding International Presence

Eurobank also highlighted the opening of its first representative office in India, describing the move as a step toward strengthening business links between Cyprus and India while supporting Cyprus’ role as a gateway to the European Union for Indian businesses and investors.

According to the bank, Euromoney recognised not only the successful completion of the merger but also its lending growth, digital transformation and contribution to Cyprus’ position as an international business and investment hub.

CEO On The Awards

“The Euromoney awards confirm Eurobank’s strong momentum and the successful implementation of our group’s strategy in Cyprus,” Chief Executive Michalis Louis said.

He said the merger strengthened the bank’s ability to support households, businesses and the wider economy, while highlighting continued investment in digital services and the opening of the representative office in India as key milestones during the year.

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