The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is stepping in to take a look at Amazon’s proposed acquisition of MGM, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Tuesday (June 22). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is launching an investigation into Google’s Android operating system over accusations that the U.S. search giant abused its rank in the country’s smart TV market, Reuters reported on Tuesday (June 22). Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
The European Commission (EC) has launched a formal investigation into Google’s digital advertising tactics, and will assess whether competition laws in the European Union (EU) were violated. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
Germany’s competition authority has launched an investigation into Apple based on new competition law regulations for Big Tech companies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...
The U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee will vote next week on a series of bipartisan antitrust bills regarding big technology companies like Apple, Amazon, Facebook and Google, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
Chinese officials are stepping up antitrust probes into numerous domestic technology firms, popping into facilities unannounced, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
Last week U.S. lawmakers fired a shot across Big Tech’s bow, introducing five new bills designed to curb what lawmakers have described as “unregulated power” held by the firms of Silicon Valley. If enacted, the legislation would mark the biggest changes to U.S. antitrust law...
The U.K. Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is opening a market study to determine if Google and Apple’s platform duopoly stifles competition, reduces innovation or results in higher prices for consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
The latest round in Big Tech’s antitrust fight in India has a watchdog agency poised to accelerate a probe into Amazon and Walmart-controlled Flipkart. According to a Reuters report, sources said that the Competition Commission of India would demand information regarding anti-competitive practices from them...
