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.

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Bitcoin Daily: Coin Metrics Notches $6M; Digital Dollar Project Unveils New Advisory Members
Bitcoin Daily: Coin Metrics Notches $6M; Digital Dollar Project Unveils New Advisory Members
March 26, 2020  |  Bitcoin

Cryptoasset data and infrastructure provider Coin Metrics has notched $6 million in funding, according to an announcement from the company. The company said the raise...

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Coronavirus: Starbucks Moves To Takeout In US, Canada; Europe To Speed COVID-19 Innovation Funding
Coronavirus: Starbucks Moves To Takeout In US, Canada; Europe To Speed COVID-19 Innovation Funding
March 16, 2020  |  Coronavirus

The coronavirus could have far-reaching effects on coffee shops, retail stores and restaurants. Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus around the world. Starbucks has moved...

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EU Ministers To Meet Via Video On Virus’ Financial Hit
EU Ministers To Meet Via Video On Virus’ Financial Hit
March 15, 2020  |  Europe

Mario Centeno, head of the Eurogroup of eurozone finance ministers, will head up a video conference meeting of European Union officials Monday (March 16) in...

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EU Eyes Single European Data Market
EU Eyes Single European Data Market
February 24, 2020  |  Regulation

In Europe, the continued evolution of data policies and regulation now point toward a single market across the Continent. As reported mid week, the European...

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Today In Payments: EU Wants PSD2-Like Regs For Big Tech Data; Goldman Sachs Warns Of Market Drop Due To Coronavirus
Today In Payments: EU Wants PSD2-Like Regs For Big Tech Data; Goldman Sachs Warns Of...
February 20, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, the European Commission has plans to pool its data to better compete with Big Tech firms, and Goldman Sachs warns that...

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EU Wants PSD2-Like Regs For Big Tech Data
EU Wants PSD2-Like Regs For Big Tech Data
February 19, 2020  |  Europe

The European Commission is planning a single European market for data, in hopes that by pooling talent, the region can compete with Big Tech in...

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Google Says $2.6B Is Too Much In EU Antitrust Case
Google Says $2.6B Is Too Much In EU Antitrust Case
February 14, 2020  |  ANTITRUST

Google protested that a $2.6 billion EU fine was too high during the last day of a three-day court case regarding alleged antitrust behavior, according...

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EU Judge Says Google Committed ‘Clear Infraction’ In Antitrust Case
EU Judge Says Google Committed ‘Clear Infraction’ In Antitrust Case
February 13, 2020  |  ANTITRUST

A European judge has hampered Google’s fight against a $2.6 billion fine, saying the company committed a “clear infraction” by putting its own price-comparison services...

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Google Fights $2.6B Antitrust Fine In EU Court
Google Fights $2.6B Antitrust Fine In EU Court
February 12, 2020  |  ANTITRUST

Alphabet’s Google told Europe’s second-highest court on Wednesday (Feb. 12) that antitrust regulators had no legal grounds to levy a €2.4-billion ($2.6 billion) fine against...

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