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Senators Vow ‘Dramatic Action’ In Big Tech Antitrust Fight

Senators Vow ‘Dramatic Action’ In Big Tech Antitrust Fight
Senators Vow ‘Dramatic Action’ In Big Tech Antitrust Fight
July 14, 2021  |  ANTITRUST

Big Tech-focused antitrust bills being crafted by several key senators “would force drastic changes” for some companies “and destroy products enjoyed by consumers,” Bloomberg reported....

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Alibaba Looks To Collaborate With Tencent For Joint Services In China
Alibaba Looks To Collaborate With Tencent For Joint Services In China
July 14, 2021  |  International

Chinese tech companies Alibaba and Tencent are considering a collaboration that would share each firm’s offerings as Beijing steps up its crackdown on technology companies,...

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German Competition Watchdog Tells EU To Broaden Draft Tech Regs
German Competition Watchdog Tells EU To Broaden Draft Tech Regs
July 14, 2021  |  Regulation

The German competition watchdog has advised pumping up draft regulations crafted by the European Union (EU), Financial Times (FT) reported Wednesday (July 14). Get the...

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Big Tech Compliance Tracker: Biden Inks Order To Clamp Down On Large Tech Firms; Google Faces Suit From States Over App Store Practices
Big Tech Compliance Tracker: Biden Inks Order To Clamp Down On Large Tech Firms; Google...
July 12, 2021  |  Regulation

Here’s the latest news from the technology industry, which is coming under increasing global scrutiny. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Crypto-Linked Cards, Membership Programs, Real-Time Payments Top This Week’s News
Crypto-Linked Cards, Membership Programs, Real-Time Payments Top This Week’s News
July 09, 2021  |  The Weekender

This week, we saw news of Visa’s expanding ecosystem for crypto-linked cards, and Walmart hiring a new executive to run its Walmart+ membership program. Also,...

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Biden Order On Tech Antitrust Lacks Teeth But Adds To Mounting Woes
Biden Order On Tech Antitrust Lacks Teeth But Adds To Mounting Woes
July 09, 2021  |  Regulation

For Big Tech, is the latest salvo on government regulation — this time in the U.S. — mere saber rattling or an executive order with...

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States Sue Google Over App Store Practices
States Sue Google Over App Store Practices
July 07, 2021  |  ANTITRUST

Google’s app store, Google Play, is the target of an antitrust lawsuit filed by dozens of states, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported. Get the...

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House Judiciary Committee GOP Members Outline Big Tech Framework
House Judiciary Committee GOP Members Outline Big Tech Framework
July 07, 2021  |  Regulation

Republican members of the U.S. House Judiciary Committee outlined their framework for Big Tech regulation, which came on the heels of the advancement of six...

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Hong Kong To Meet With Big Tech On Data Law
Hong Kong To Meet With Big Tech On Data Law
July 06, 2021  |  International

Proposed changes to data protection laws shouldn’t concern U.S. data titans, according to Hong Kong’s chief executive, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported. They’re needed...

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