Two Democrats have introduced a new bill that would create a federal agency tasked solely with regulating the tech industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....
SoftBank is looking to develop stricter regulations for startups in the wake of the near collapse of WeWork. Sources have said the Japanese powerhouse is expected to reveal its new standards and restrictions on dual-class share structures this week, which will apply to future investments...
A silver lining looms for Big Tech in the chaos that is Brexit. 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, PYMNTS Today....
U.S. lawmakers proposed new legislation last week that would require internet platforms to more or less lay bare the intellectual property that drives their business model – their algorithms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
Proposals in both chambers of Congress would limit the use of anonymous shell companies, impacting small businesses in the U.S. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....
U.K. legislators are calling for a mandatory 24-hour waiting period on all first-time payments between bank accounts as a way to reduce fraud, Reuters reported on Friday (Nov. 1). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
Proposed bipartisan legislation wants to make sure that search engines disclose the algorithms they use to determine what content to share, as well as enable consumers to opt for unfiltered searches if desired. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...
Shanghai regulators are ordering more than 40 peer-to-peer (P2P) lenders to get ready to close shop, the Financial Times (FT) reported on Thursday (Oct. 31). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
Budget hotel chain Oyo and booking platform MakeMyTrip are under investigation by Indian regulators over accusations that the two companies entered into an agreement to stifle competition, according to a report by the Financial Times. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...