Antitrust

In the United States, antitrust law is a collection of federal and state government laws that regulate the conduct and organization of business corporations and are generally intended to promote competition and prevent monopolies.

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PYMNTS AM Radar: Shopping with Bitcoin; Office Makeover; Subscription Model Facelift; Fighting Fraudsters; DOJ Tightens Leniency 
PYMNTS AM Radar: Shopping with Bitcoin; Office Makeover; Subscription Model Facelift; Fighting Fraudsters; DOJ Tightens...
April 18, 2022  |  Commerce

It’s Monday, April 18 and today is tax day. While you can’t pay your taxes in cryptocurrency, your eCurrency gains are taxable. But if you...

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For DOJ, Tougher Enforcement Also Brings Lack of Predictability
For DOJ, Tougher Enforcement Also Brings Lack of Predictability
April 18, 2022  |  Legal

The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced changes to its leniency program on April 4 that may translate into a tougher stance on enforcement. However, Heather...

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TechREG Weekly: Big Tech Turns to Privacy to Mitigate Antitrust Woes 
TechREG Weekly: Big Tech Turns to Privacy to Mitigate Antitrust Woes 
April 15, 2022  |  Regulation

This was an active week for BigTech, particularly for Apple and Microsoft, both facing new antitrust problems in Europe. In addition, Apple’s CEO once again...

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US Proposed Antitrust Bills and EU´s Digital Markets Act Have Clear Differences 
US Proposed Antitrust Bills and EU´s Digital Markets Act Have Clear Differences 
April 14, 2022  |  ANTITRUST

Digital platforms are under scrutiny in many jurisdictions. In the U.S. and the EU, there are significant bill projects that will regulate how platforms interact...

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EMEA Daily: Nexo, Mastercard, DiPocket Launch Credit Card; Umba Grabs $15M for Accessible Banking
EMEA Daily: Nexo, Mastercard, DiPocket Launch Credit Card; Umba Grabs $15M for Accessible Banking
April 13, 2022  |  International

In today’s top Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) news, Nexo launches a cryptocurrency Mastercard, while Umba closes a $15 million Series A fundraising round....

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Microsoft Facing Cloud-Based Antitrust Complaints in Italy, Denmark
Microsoft Facing Cloud-Based Antitrust Complaints in Italy, Denmark
April 13, 2022  |  ANTITRUST

Italian cloud provider Aruba SpA and several Denmark-based cloud providers have filed a complaint against Microsoft Corp with the European Union’s antitrust watchdog, charging Microsoft...

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Apple CEO Tim Cook Warns New Antitrust Laws Will Put Consumer Privacy at Risk
Apple CEO Tim Cook Warns New Antitrust Laws Will Put Consumer Privacy at Risk
April 12, 2022  |  ANTITRUST

Apple Inc. CEO Tim Cook used a speech to privacy professionals in Washington, D.C., to warn that proposed antitrust legislation will make iPhones less safe and put...

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EMEA Daily: Strauss & Co. Hosts NFT Auction for Fine Wines; Apple Faces More EU Antitrust Charges
EMEA Daily: Strauss & Co. Hosts NFT Auction for Fine Wines; Apple Faces More EU...
April 11, 2022  |  International

In today’s top Europe, Middle East and Africa news, South African auction house Strauss & Co. will offer fine wine non-fungible tokens to the highest...

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Apple Faces More EU Antitrust Charges Over Music Streaming Practices
Apple Faces More EU Antitrust Charges Over Music Streaming Practices
April 11, 2022  |  Apple

Apple is facing another antitrust charge in the European Union following a complaint about its practices by music subscription service Spotify. As Reuters reported Monday...

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