European Commission

The European Commission is the executive branch of the European Union, responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, upholding the EU treaties and managing the day-to-day business of the EU.

Source: ec.europa.eu

EU Opens Silicon Valley Office to Streamline Communication With Big Tech
EU Opens Silicon Valley Office to Streamline Communication With Big Tech
September 01, 2022  |  Big Tech

The European Commission has opened a San Francisco office to help ease the flow of communication between the European Union’s executive branch and California-based Big...

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EU Considers Creating Tech Regulator
EU Considers Creating Tech Regulator
July 28, 2022  |  Regulation

The European Commission is mulling the idea of a new directorate seeking to rein in Big Tech, which could be headed up by two top...

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CFPB to Seek Feedback on Open Banking Rulemaking in November
CFPB to Seek Feedback on Open Banking Rulemaking in November
July 22, 2022  |  Regulation

Open banking continues to grow and so do regulatory frameworks that aim at fostering its use. In countries like the U.K. or Europe, this process...

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Today in TechREG: California Regulator Probes Crypto Lenders; UK Parliament Wants Visa, Mastercard to Explain Swipe Fees Hike
Today in TechREG: California Regulator Probes Crypto Lenders; UK Parliament Wants Visa, Mastercard to Explain...
July 14, 2022  |  Regulation

Today in TechREG, the U.K. Parliament sent letters to Visa and Mastercard demanding an explanation for the increase on cross-border fees after the U.K. left...

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Amazon Pitches Deal to Remedy EU Antitrust Charges While Watchdog Seeks Feedback
Amazon Pitches Deal to Remedy EU Antitrust Charges While Watchdog Seeks Feedback
July 14, 2022  |  Amazon

Hoping to settle two European Union (EU) antitrust probes, Amazon offered concessions on Thursday (July 14), including fair treatment to third-party sellers and banning the...

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Croatia Gets EU Approval to Adopt Euro
Croatia Gets EU Approval to Adopt Euro
July 13, 2022  |  emea

The European Union on Tuesday (July 12) gave its final approval for Croatia to adopt the euro early next year at a signing ceremony in...

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Today in TechREG: EU Unveils Plans to Boost Deep Tech Funding; ECB Warns of Risks With Patchy Crypto Regulation
Today in TechREG: EU Unveils Plans to Boost Deep Tech Funding; ECB Warns of Risks...
July 05, 2022  |  Regulation

Today in TechReg news, the European Commission presented a 25-point plan that includes changes in IPO rules to help deep tech startups and scaleups to...

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Today in FinTech: BNPL Openpay Exits US; Facebook Creators Can Showcase NFTs; G+D Snaps up Valid USA ID Biz
Today in FinTech: BNPL Openpay Exits US; Facebook Creators Can Showcase NFTs; G+D Snaps up...
July 01, 2022  |  Technology

In today’s FinTech news, Aussie BNPL firm Openpay is pulling out of the U.S. while security technology provider Giesecke+Devrient acquires the payment and identity solutions...

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EU Commission Finds Ally in EU Banking Regulator on Open Finance
EU Commission Finds Ally in EU Banking Regulator on Open Finance
July 01, 2022  |  Regulation

The European Commission (EC) will close a consultation on Tuesday (July 5) about open finance in what can be seen as a first step to...

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