February 18, 2024
Apple Faces €500 Million EU Fine for Alleged Anti-Competitive Practices
In a recent development, tech giant Apple is reportedly set to pay approximately €500 million (equivalent to about $539 million USD) in fines to the European Union (EU) for purportedly...
February 16, 2024
Theories of Harm Because of Data
While digital platforms become more and more important for the whole society as well as the economy, regulatory reactions are also discussed and implemented. Against this backdrop, the role of...
February 15, 2024
Report: Sen. Marco Rubio Asks SEC to Block Shein IPO
Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., is reportedly asking the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to prevent fast fashion platform Shein from its bid to list publicly in the U.S. market. The senator...
February 14, 2024
Roblox Expands Digital Gift Card Offerings With Blackhawk Network
Branded payments provider Blackhawk Network is expanding its digital gift card offerings via partnership with Roblox. The partnership will offer digital gift cards on digital gaming platform Roblox’s gift card site in the local currencies...
February 08, 2024
Cities Tap Contactless Payments to Transform Urban Mobility
In the past, urban travel often meant wrestling with cumbersome paper tickets or scrambling for exact change at transit stations. However, with the roll out of smart city payment systems,...
February 08, 2024
Google Renames AI Chatbot, Launches Subscription and Mobile Experiences
Google renamed its artificial intelligence chatbot, launched a new version of it, introduced mobile experiences and added a new subscription plan. Formerly known as Bard, the AI model is now...
February 07, 2024
Can Real-Time Payments Play in Australia — or Are Payments...
As companies increasingly set their sights on international markets, the need for a comprehensive understanding of the principles guiding global expansion is becoming increasingly essential. Juan Franco, senior vice president...
February 01, 2024
Regional Banking Shares Drop Amid Investors’ Concerns About Sector
Regional banking shares in the United States experienced a significant decline for the second consecutive day Thursday (Feb. 1). The sell-off was triggered by New York Community Bancorp’s (NYCB) report, released...
January 31, 2024
Japanese Regulator Approves Korean Air’s Merger with Asiana Airlines
Korean Air announced on Wednesday that Japan’s antitrust regulator, the Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC), has approved the 1.8 trillion-won (US$1.34 billion) merger deal with its smaller rival, Asiana Airlines...
