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EU Readies Probe Into Facebook Kustomer Purchase
July 23, 2021

The European Union is set to launch an antitrust investigation into Facebook’s acquisition of customer service startup Kustomer. 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 to...

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Philippines Central Bank Halts Lyka Social Media Payments
July 23, 2021

The Philippines central bank, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), has mandated that the social media platform Lyka to suspend its activities as an operator of payment systems (OPOs) as area officials crack down on FinTech rules. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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FTC Votes To Restore Consumers’ Right To Repair
July 21, 2021

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted on Wednesday (July 21) to strengthen restrictions against policies that push consumers to use licensed dealers to repair products; everything from iPhones to farm equipment. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Big Tech Critic Jonathan Kanter Nominated By Biden For DOJ Antitrust Job
July 20, 2021

Jonathan Kanter, a Google critic and progressive favorite, will lead President Joe Biden’s Justice Department antitrust division, CNBC writes. 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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EU Court Schedules Decision On Google’s Challenge To $2.8B Fine
July 20, 2021

Europe’s General Court in Luxembourg has set November 10 as the date it will rule on Google’s challenge to the €2.4 billion ($2.8 billion) antitrust fine levied by the European Union (EU), Reuters reported on Tuesday (July 20), citing sources. The ruling is the first...

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Big Tech Compliance Tracker: EU Pauses Digital Tax Effort; Facebook Seeks FTC Chair Khan’s Recusal...
July 19, 2021

Here’s the latest news from the technology industry, which is coming under increasing global scrutiny. 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 to our daily newsletter,...

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Flipkart Tells India Court In Antitrust Case It’s ‘Different’ From Amazon
July 18, 2021

Flipkart, which is owned by Walmart, doesn’t think it should be treated like Amazon in an Indian antitrust suit, U.S. News reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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FTC Requires LendingClub To Clearly List Loan Fees
July 15, 2021

LendingClub, the online lender, has agreed to pay $18 million in order to settle charges of reportedly deceiving customers, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported Thursday (July 15). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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EU Regulator Says Big Tech Antitrust Collaboration With US Possible
July 15, 2021

European Union Executive Vice President Margrethe Vestager said she thinks the future of U.S. and EU alignment on competition enforcement looks bright, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...