Inside Europe's tech hubs: Does London have what it takes to stay number one?

Europe largely missed out on the internet age, especially when compared to the tech giants that grew out of the U.S. and China. But Europe’s tech hubs have been buzzing as of late, hoping to seize the opportunities coming out of the AI boom. In a four part series, CNBC’s Arjun Kharpal and Tom Chitty speak to experts about the continent’s strengths and weaknesses. First up is the United Kingdom. Can it use London’s position as a finance capital to hold the crown as Europe’s tech leader, or will political baggage hold it back? Sanjot Malhi, partner at VC firm Northzone, joins us on this episode of Beyond the Valley to discuss.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Arjun Kharpal, CNBC’s senior tech correspondent, joins Tom Chitty from Money 20/20 in Amsterdam, one of the world’s biggest financial technology events. In this episode of Beyond the Valley, we discuss all things fintech, including:Embedded finance growing impact on businessWhy emerging markets are leaders in online payments innovationHow neobanks like Monzo and Revolut are faring against traditional banksWhy crypto trading is being added to many digital servicesAI's evolving role in the fintech spaceAnd of course, the answer to our Stat of the WeekSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The internet of bodies - or IOB - is a term that refers to the continual merging of humans and technology. It spans everything from smartwatches to chips implanted in your brain, with the promise of helping people affected by afflictions from epilepsy to paralysis. But there are risks associated with the technology. CNBC's Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal discuss the rapidly evolving world of IOB.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Companies are competing to make the smartest AI models, with some top tech execs saying artificial general intelligence will soon be upon us. Beyond the Valley goes on the road to VivaTech in Paris to discuss this and more with special guest Bassem Asseh, head of sales at AI firm Hugging Face.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bitcoin has a finite supply. It is one of the cryptocurrency's characteristics that proponents like. Estimates suggest that all 21 million bitcoin will be mined around the year 2140. CNBC's Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal discuss what major changes might take place with bitcoin in that time.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From AR and VR headsets to AI and cloud gaming, new technologies have the potential to transform the gaming industry. So, what will more immersive and interactive gaming look like, and what are the potential trade offs?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Semiconductors, or chips, have an incredibly global, complex and intricate production process. The supply chain is spread across the world. As governments focus on boosting their own domestic chip industry, CNBC looks at why no single country can own the chip supply chain.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apple has sought to boost its presence in India in terms of physical stores and iPhone manufacturing. But can India become Apple's next China?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The bitcoin halving happens every four years. It’s a technical event that often precedes bitcoin moving to all-time highs. But this time things are a little different.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

India has been on a mission to transform itself into a high-tech manufacturing hub for products from smartphones to semiconductors. New Delhi has managed to woo some of the world's biggest tech companies, such as Apple and Micron, to ramp up operations in the country as these firms look to diversify away from China. But can India take China's crown as Asia's most critical tech hub?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.