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UK Moves To Regulate Big Tech With Proposed New Watchdog Group
December 08, 2020

The U.K. government is moving to regulate Big Tech by establishing a new watchdog group aimed at encouraging competition within the digital sector. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Cryptocurrency Exchanges Turn To Mobile Verification To Stop AML
December 08, 2020

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Big Tech Compliance Tracker: UK Regulators To Form Digital Markets Unit; Italy Fines Apple $10...
December 07, 2020

Here’s the latest news from the technology industry, which is coming under increasing scrutiny from governments around the world. 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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Facebook Could Be Hit By Federal, State Antitrust Lawsuits
December 07, 2020

Federal and state antitrust regulators could file lawsuits against Facebook very soon, Bloomberg reported on Monday (Dec. 7), citing sources. 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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New EU Guidelines Ask Google, Digital Platforms To Disclose Search Ranking Criteria
December 07, 2020

European Union (EU) guidelines released on Monday (Dec. 7) ask that Google, Amazon and other digital platforms provide an explanation about how search results are ranked. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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EU Eyes Stronger Rules For Big Tech Than Smaller Firms
December 06, 2020

The European Union (EU) is looking to implement two-tier legislation in its new Digital Services Act to put greater responsibility on Big Tech’s shoulders to help remove more illegal content and fight counterfeit items, Financial Times (FT) reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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UK Regulator Seeks Tailored Rules For Big Tech
December 06, 2020

Britain’s highly anticipated report outlining new rules to govern Big Tech will call for establishing specific rules for certain sectors of the digital economy and major players within them, the Financial Times (FT) reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Despite Cannabis Win, Legality Still Unlikely For Now
December 04, 2020

While cannabis scored a big win Friday (Dec. 4) with the U.S. House of Representatives passing a bill to legalize it, legal weed still isn’t likely to happen that soon, according to a CNN report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Dutch Competition Probe Into Payment Apps Centers On Apple Pay
December 04, 2020

Dutch antitrust regulators have launched an investigation into freedom of choice regarding payment apps and is eyeing Apple Pay’s limitations, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...