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China Could Ban iPhone Use for State Agencies and Companies
September 07, 2023

China is reportedly planning a wide-ranging ban on Apple iPhones for government workers. 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...

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EU Names Amazon and Meta Among Its 6 ‘Gatekeepers’
September 06, 2023

The European Commission has named six tech giants as “gatekeepers” under its Digital Markets Act. 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....

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Apple and Microsoft Push Back Against EU’s ‘Gatekeeper’ Designation
September 05, 2023

Microsoft and Apple are reportedly protesting their classification as “gatekeepers” under new European tech regulations. 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...

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Chinese Tech Giants Begin Enforcing New Government App Rules
September 04, 2023

China’s technology giants have reportedly begun enforcing new rules governing app publishers. 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...

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Big Tech Escapes California’s Social Media Addiction Bill Again
September 03, 2023

A California bill proposing to hold platforms accountable for social media addiction has died in committee. 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...

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Microsoft to Unbundle Teams From Office in EU to Address Antitrust Concerns
August 31, 2023

Microsoft has announced plans to unbundle its Teams software from its Office suite in Europe in response to concerns raised in an antitrust investigation by the European Union (EU), The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday (Aug. 31). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Less US Cannabis Restrictions Could Ease Sector’s Fragmented Payments System
August 30, 2023

In a significant development for the cannabis industry, U.S. health officials have recommended easing restrictions on cannabis and reclassifying it as a Schedule III drug under the Controlled Substances Act. The move could open the door to more cohesive payments systems in the sector. Get...

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Federal Reserve Sets Guidelines for Banks’ Use of Stablecoins
August 28, 2023

A new Federal Reserve supervisory letter on the process for state member banks using dollar tokens, such as stablecoins, to facilitate payments has drawn the ire Monday (Aug. 28) of members of Congress. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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TikTok, Amazon, Google and More Scramble Before Launch of EU’s Tech Laws 
August 24, 2023

It is the European Union’s (EU) digital decade — and it starts Friday (Aug. 25).  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,...