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From Taxes To Trading, Federal Scrutiny of Crypto Regulation Is On The Rise
June 04, 2021

In the end, the ultimate fate of cryptos – where they trade, how they’re used, maybe even who can use them – may be left up to a hodgepodge of acronyms, a jumble of letters, an alphabet soup. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Big Tech Compliance Tracker: European Nations Want More Control Over Big Tech Mergers; US Treasury...
June 01, 2021

Here’s the latest news from the technology industry, which is coming under increasing global scrutiny.  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,...

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SEC Mulling Enhanced Investor Safeguards For SPACs
May 27, 2021

In written testimony to the U.S. House Appropriations Committee, Gary Gensler, new chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), said stronger investor protections are needed as the number of initial public offerings (IPOs) and special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) escalates.  Get the Full Story...

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Facebook, Google Press UK To Bar Paul Dacre As Media Chief
May 25, 2021

Lobbyists from Facebook and Google are petitioning U.K. officials in an effort to block the possible appointment of Paul Dacre as chairman of the Office of Communications (Ofcom), Bloomberg reported on Tuesday (May 25), citing sources.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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New German Tech Regs Eye Google’s Dominance
May 25, 2021

The German Federal Cartel Office — Bundeskartellamt — is looking into Google’s market power to determine if the search giant should be held to new digital competition mandates, according to a Tuesday (May 25) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Big Tech Compliance Tracker: Germany Looks Into Amazon Over Possible ‘Anti-Competitive Practices’; Europe Plans To...
May 24, 2021

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Upcoming SPAC Hearing Signals Increased Scrutiny
May 21, 2021

The House Financial Services Committee will hold a hearing on special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) on Monday (May 24), another sign of the growing government interest in scrutinizing SPACs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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SEC’s Gensler Vows To Go ‘After Misconduct Wherever We Find It’
May 20, 2021

Gary Gensler, chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), said the agency will be pursuing bad financial actors anywhere possible, CNBC reported. 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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IRS Tightens Oversight Of Crypto Trades And Taxes
May 20, 2021

Whether crypto swoons or crypto booms, the Internal Revenue Service is going to keep better track of the ups, downs, gains and losses at least as far as taxes are concerned. The Treasury Department said on Thursday (May 20) that it will require crypto-related business...