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Why Google’s Deal With Citi Isn’t About Becoming A Bank (But Is Still A Big Deal)

Why Google’s Deal With Citi Isn’t About Becoming A Bank (But Is Still A Big Deal)
Why Google’s Deal With Citi Isn’t About Becoming A Bank (But Is Still A Big...
November 18, 2019  |  Payments Innovation

It was the gasp heard ‘round the world last week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Policymakers Press Big Tech On Use Of Personal Data
Policymakers Press Big Tech On Use Of Personal Data
November 14, 2019  |  ANTITRUST

Big Tech is under siege about its failure to respect users’ privacy as the House Judiciary Committee’s antitrust subcommittee expressed frustration over the companies’ many...

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Germany Urges EU To Crack Down On Big Tech Platforms
Germany Urges EU To Crack Down On Big Tech Platforms
November 12, 2019  |  Regulation

Germany’s Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Peter Altmaier wrote a letter to European Commissioner for Competition Margrethe Vestager, and asked for tighter regulations on Big...

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State AGs Gearing Up For Antitrust Push On Google?
State AGs Gearing Up For Antitrust Push On Google?
November 11, 2019  |  ANTITRUST

For Google, antitrust scrutiny may be ramping up — if the meetings are any indication. As reported by Reuters on Monday (Nov. 11), attorneys general...

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Apple Pay Competition Practices Eyed By EU Regulators
Apple Pay Competition Practices Eyed By EU Regulators
November 11, 2019  |  Regulation

Big Tech has gotten, is getting and will get its share of regulatory scrutiny. For Apple, there seems to be an increasing interest in its...

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Big Fizzles For Once High-Flying Unicorn Investors
Big Fizzles For Once High-Flying Unicorn Investors
November 08, 2019  |  Sizzle/Fizzle

The problem with large investments – the type that run into the billions of dollars – is that just as gains can be astronomical, the...

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EU: Apple Pay May Be Stifling Payments Competition
EU: Apple Pay May Be Stifling Payments Competition
November 07, 2019  |  ANTITRUST

EU Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager said numerous grievances have been filed with the European Commission concerning Apple Pay and its negative effect on competition in...

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UK Election Puts Big Tech Digital Tax On Hold
UK Election Puts Big Tech Digital Tax On Hold
November 04, 2019  |  Regulation

A silver lining looms for Big Tech in the chaos that is Brexit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Congress Wants Digital Platforms To Release Their Algorithms – Why?
Congress Wants Digital Platforms To Release Their Algorithms – Why?
November 04, 2019  |  Regulation

U.S. lawmakers proposed new legislation last week that would require internet platforms to more or less lay bare the intellectual property that drives their business...

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