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Dual-Agency Big Tech Antitrust Investigations Questioned
June 13, 2019

A Republican senator isn’t happy with plans by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to divide a potential investigation into the biggest U.S. tech firms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Fundamentals Trump Regulation For Facebook Shares?
June 12, 2019

The specter of increased regulation looms for the largest of tech companies. Breakups may be in the offing, as might new mandates governing how and when and whose data can be shared. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Big Tech Antitrust Hearings Begin With Scrutiny Of Media Industry
June 12, 2019

And so the long look at Big Tech begins. 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,...

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Committee Hearing To Examine Big Tech’s Media Market Power
June 11, 2019

Get ready for the opening act of what may be long-running show – focused on antitrust and on 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 required....

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Senators Urge CFPB To Reconsider Debt Collection Overhaul
June 10, 2019

A group of senators is urging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to reconsider a recently proposed overhaul of debt collection practices that among other things let collectors send unlimited electronic communications to consumers spanning emails and texts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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The Only Thing Missing From The Big Tech Breakup Debate: A Debate
June 10, 2019

Bashing Big Tech has become something of a sport. 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,...

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Huawei Blacklist Could Impact 5G Standards
June 10, 2019

The 5G standards body has warned that a ban on Huawei could have “a dramatic impact” on future standardization, while analysts believe it could lead to a split in the development of the technology. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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US AGs Prepare Probes Into Big Tech
June 07, 2019

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that state attorneys general are preparing to launch their own investigations into big tech companies like Facebook and Apple. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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CFPB Pushes Pause On Payday Rule
June 07, 2019

The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (CFPB) has delayed the Aug. 19, 2019 compliance date for the mandatory underwriting provisions for its short-term, small-dollar (payday) rule, according to various reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...