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Uber Says 2K Brussels Drivers May Be Sidelined After Court Ruling
Ridesharing // November 25, 2021

Uber drivers in Brussels may soon be out of a job after a ruling from the city’s court of appeal making an extension from a 2015 cease-and-desist order, Bloomberg writes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Brussels So Far Lacks Evidence In Amazon Antitrust Probe 
ANTITRUST // March 11, 2021

Regulators in Brussels have so far failed to find enough evidence to file antitrust charges against Amazon, the Financial Times (FT) reported on Thursday (March 11), citing sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Today In Payments: Uber Money Head Resigns; Brussels To Investigate German Regulator Over Wirecard
News // June 26, 2020

In today’s top news, Peter Hazlehurst, head of Uber Money, has resigned, and Brussels will investigate Germany’s financial regulatory authority over failing to supervise Wirecard. Plus, Amazon plans to acquire self-driving tech company Zoox. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

European Union To Investigate German Regulator Over Wirecard
Security & Fraud // June 26, 2020

The Wirecard scandal surrounding the German payment processor missing $2.1 billion has spilled over the border to Belgium. 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...

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Apple’s App Store Under Fire as EU Enforces Digital Markets Act

June 24, 2024
In a groundbreaking move, the European Commission has accused Apple of stifling competition on its App Store, making it the first time EU regulators have used new digital rules against a Big Tech company. The accusations come as part of the EU’s effort to enforce its Digital Markets Act (DMA), which aims to open up […]

Uber Says 2K Brussels Drivers May Be Sidelined After Court Ruling

November 25, 2021
Uber drivers in Brussels may soon be out of a job after a ruling from the city’s court of appeal making an extension from a 2015 cease-and-desist order, Bloomberg writes....

Brussels So Far Lacks Evidence In Amazon Antitrust Probe 

March 11, 2021
Regulators in Brussels have so far failed to find enough evidence to file antitrust charges against Amazon, the Financial Times (FT) reported on Thursday (March 11), citing sources. Get the Full...

European Union To Investigate German Regulator Over Wirecard

June 26, 2020
The Wirecard scandal surrounding the German payment processor missing $2.1 billion has spilled over the border to Belgium. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...