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California Law Threatens Legal Status of 70,000 Truck Drivers
July 12, 2022

California labor standards are beginning to apply to some 70,000 truck owner-operators, who make up the backbone of state’s transportation business, creating another bottleneck in already strained supply lines. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Post-Brexit Innovation, Digital Transformation Policies Could Decide UK’s Next PM
July 11, 2022

Beset by scandals and following critical electoral defeats last month, Boris Johnson announced last week that he would be stepping down as prime minister of the United Kingdom, triggering a leadership race among the Tory party. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Today in TechREG: ECB Calls for Quick Implementation of EU Crypto Rules; Binance Says It...
July 11, 2022

Today in TechREG news, the European Central Bank published several reports warning about the potential financial systemic risks associated with stablecoins and the need to quickly implement the European Union rules on crypto assets. Meanwhile, the Financial Stability Board also warned about the rise in...

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Financial Stability Board to Propose Crypto Regulations in October
July 11, 2022

In the latest example of growing cryptocurrency oversight in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, the Financial Stability Board will propose crypto regulations in October to add regulatory teeth to the sector, according to a board press release Monday (July 11). Get the...

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Twitter Preps for Court Battle With Musk
July 10, 2022

Elon Musk might be headed for a courtroom fight with social media giant Twitter, in the wake of Musk dropping out of his $44 billion proposal to buy the company out, The Wall Street Journal reported Saturday (July 9). Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Senate May Delay Antitrust Bill Aimed at Amazon, Google, Apple, Meta
July 10, 2022

A new U.S. antitrust bill targeting Big Tech companies might be doomed to stay in the Senate if it doesn’t pass before Congress’ summer recess, Seeking Alpha reported Sunday (July 10). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Google Offers Concessions to Avoid Antitrust Suit
July 08, 2022

Google has offered to make several concessions to stave off a possible Department of Justice (DOJ) antitrust lawsuit tied to its ad-tech business, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Friday (July 8). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Fed Vice Chair Brainard: Crypto Sector Needs Strong, Swift Regulation
July 08, 2022

Federal Reserve Vice Chair Lael Brainard said it’s time to add some regulatory teeth to the cryptocurrency industry before it becomes so pervasive that it poses financial stability risks, Reuters reported Friday (June 8). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Weekly TechREG US: Federal Agencies Respond to Biden’s Crypto Executive Order; Bank Regulators Urged Banks...
July 08, 2022

This week, the U.S. Treasury proposed to the White House a plan to strengthen international cooperation on crypto regulation to make sure that the country leads the way in setting international standards aligned with U.S. values. The Department of Commerce also closed a consultation on...