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Musk-Twitter Deal Would Be Latest in Trend of Billionaires Buying Media Companies
Musk-Twitter Deal Would Be Latest in Trend of Billionaires Buying Media Companies
April 25, 2022  |  Acquisitions

An attention-grab by a walking headline generator that echoes deeper themes on media platforms, Elon Musk’s $43 billion bid for Twitter is stepping from poison...

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Will an Elon Musk-Led Twitter Find Friend or Foe With EU Regulators?
Will an Elon Musk-Led Twitter Find Friend or Foe With EU Regulators?
April 25, 2022  |  Regulation

Elon Musk is inches away from sealing a deal to buy Twitter for approximately $43 billion, according to different news outlets. Musk, a self-described “free...

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EU’s Deal on Online Content Bill Still Leaves Questions Unanswered 
EU’s Deal on Online Content Bill Still Leaves Questions Unanswered 
April 25, 2022  |  Regulation

On Saturday, April 23, 2022, at 2 a.m. the European Parliament and EU Member States reached a preliminary agreement on the Digital Services Act (DSA)....

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EU Nails Down Content Rules of Digital Services Act
EU Nails Down Content Rules of Digital Services Act
April 22, 2022  |  International

The final details of the European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA) regarding content are being nailed down and could be decided as early as Friday...

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TechREG Weekly: Crypto Community Steps Up Efforts to Influence Lawmakers 
TechREG Weekly: Crypto Community Steps Up Efforts to Influence Lawmakers 
April 22, 2022  |  Regulation

After months of reading how lawmakers around the world are proposing new crypto regulations, crypto firms have decided to organize themselves to have a say...

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EU Could Unveil Digital Services Act on Friday, But Not a Done Deal 
EU Could Unveil Digital Services Act on Friday, But Not a Done Deal 
April 21, 2022  |  Big Tech

The European Union is planning to unveil its Digital Services Act (DSA) on Friday, according to the Financial Times. The DSA is a landmark law...

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Le Monde CEO Says Big Tech Partnerships Key to Unlocking Digital Sub Growth
Le Monde CEO Says Big Tech Partnerships Key to Unlocking Digital Sub Growth
April 21, 2022  |  Subscriptions

Two words: Digital, English. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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TechREG Weekly: Big Tech Turns to Privacy to Mitigate Antitrust Woes 
TechREG Weekly: Big Tech Turns to Privacy to Mitigate Antitrust Woes 
April 15, 2022  |  Regulation

This was an active week for BigTech, particularly for Apple and Microsoft, both facing new antitrust problems in Europe. In addition, Apple’s CEO once again...

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Canada Next to Force Google, Facebook to Pay for News
Canada Next to Force Google, Facebook to Pay for News
April 07, 2022  |  Regulation

Canada on Tuesday (April 5) announced its proposed legislation that would compel platforms like Facebook and Google to negotiate with news publishers and pay them...

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