Regulation

Regulation
In Asia, Focus On Big Tech Regs And Taxes
September 30, 2019

Scrutiny of tech firms is spreading across the globe, hinting at broader regulations over privacy and, possibly, bigger tax bills. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Global Regulatory Issues Could Delay Libra
September 27, 2019

Bertrand Perez, the managing director of the Geneva-based Libra Association, an independent organization meant to oversee Facebook’s proposed digital currency, said that due to regulatory issues, the cryptocurrency might not be released by June of 2020 as proposed. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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US Companies Scramble To Comply With Impending CA Privacy Law
September 26, 2019

An estimated half-million businesses will be affected when the new California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) comes into effect on Jan. 1, 2021, the Financial Times reported on Thursday (Sept. 26). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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FTC Discusses Antitrust Laws In Testimony To US Senate
September 24, 2019

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) revealed details about its recent testimony before the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights. 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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PayPal’s iZettle Acquisition Draws Fine From UK Regulator
September 24, 2019

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in the U.K. has levied a fine against PayPal for breaking rules regarding marketing in the country when it acquired iZettle for $2.2 billion, according to a report by the Financial Times. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Canada’s Green Party Pushes Social Media ID Verification
September 23, 2019

It wasn’t all about Facebook on the Hill. 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. By completing this form, you...

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AB5 Is Now The Law Of The Gig Land In California
September 18, 2019

In a decision that is reportedly not likely to calm an increasing debate when it comes to the nature of work or rules in the gig economy of the 21st century, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law a proposal that would have California companies limited...

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BIS Advocates Bank Oversight Of Blockchain
September 18, 2019

In finance, now comes automated, embedded supervision. Maybe. 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. By completing this form, you...

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For Big Tech, Antitrust Scrutiny Deepens
September 16, 2019

Now the letters fly from the U.S. Congress  — with an eye on documents that show the inner workings of Big Tech. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...