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ANTITRUST
Fortnite Creator Epic Games Hauls Google Into Australian Court
March 10, 2021

Epic Games, the maker of Fortnite, is suing Google in Australia over alleged anti-competitive behavior that violates the country’s antitrust regulations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Facebook Moves To Dismiss Antitrust Lawsuits
March 10, 2021

Facebook made its first legal move since the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 46 states filed lawsuits against it in December 2020, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday (March 10). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Proposed Federal Bill Would Preempt State Laws On Digital Privacy
March 10, 2021

Some states are moving ahead with their own regulations regarding internet privacy. As proposals for federal action pop up, a congresswoman has put together a bill that would create a national standard — but would forbid states from improving on the U.S. rules. Get the...

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Big Tech Compliance Tracker: Maryland Proposal Would Prohibit Big Tech From Passing Ad Tax To...
March 08, 2021

Here’s the latest news from the technology industry, which is coming under increasing global scrutiny from governments and consumers.  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...

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Bubbles Fears Prompt China To Curtail Bank Loans 
March 05, 2021

Mounting bubble fears have triggered new guidance from Chinese regulators instructing banks to scale back loan amounts in 2021, Reuters reported on Friday (March 5), citing sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Britain Launches Probe Into Apple Over Alleged Antitrust Violations
March 04, 2021

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a probe into Apple’s App Store over allegations that the terms and conditions violate competition law. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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FinTech Heads Warn UK Mandates Could Throttle New Firms
March 03, 2021

New U.K. FinTech mandates following the Wirecard debacle could make it more difficult for startup firms to launch, according to a Financial Times report citing industry executives. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Eric Schmidt Says US ‘Not Prepared’ For AI Competition
March 02, 2021

The U.S. is currently unprepared to compete in the artificial intelligence (AI) age that is already upon us, CNBC reported, quoting a group of experts helmed by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Big Tech Compliance Tracker: Australia Passes Law To Make Digital Platforms Pay For News; India...
March 02, 2021

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