Digital Markets Act news and trends

Apple Says EU’s Digital Markets Act Imposes ‘Onerous and Intrusive Burdens’
Regulation // October 21, 2025

Apple lawyer Daniel Beard reportedly told the General Court in Luxembourg on Tuesday (Oct. 21) that the European Union’s Digital Markets Act “imposes hugely onerous and intrusive burdens” on the company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Apple Wants EU To Rethink Digital Markets Act
Apple // September 25, 2025

Apple is asking Europe’s antitrust regulator to do away with its digital protection rule.  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...

European Commission Has No Plans for Digital Markets Act Supervisory Fee
Regulation // July 23, 2025

The European Commission reportedly does not plan to charge Big Tech companies a fee to cover the cost of monitoring their compliance with the Digital Markets Act, though some European lawmakers have lobbied for such a fee.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

European Commission Warns Meta That ‘Consent or Pay’ Model Remains Noncompliant
Meta // July 15, 2025

Meta faces a continuing battle with the European Commission over the company’s “consent or pay” model that allows ad-free services for a fee. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Interviews & Exclusives
Web3 Fans Say Apple NFC Chip Access Will Jumpstart Crypto Payments Era

August 21, 2024
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Apple Fees Could Be Harbinger for Big Tech Ahead of EU Digital Markets Act Deadline

January 24, 2024
For Apple, the opening of the ecosystem proceeds apace in Europe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Quick Reads
EU Reportedly Investigating Google Over Alleged Demotion of News Publishers

November 12, 2025
Two unnamed officials told The Financial Times that the European Commission, the EU’s antitrust watchdog, is preparing to launch a new investigation into Google’s parent company, Alphabet. 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 […]

Apple Says EU’s Digital Markets Act Imposes ‘Onerous and Intrusive Burdens’

October 21, 2025
Apple lawyer Daniel Beard reportedly told the General Court in Luxembourg on Tuesday (Oct. 21) that the European Union’s Digital Markets Act “imposes hugely onerous and intrusive burdens” on the...

Apple Wants EU To Rethink Digital Markets Act

September 25, 2025
Apple is asking Europe’s antitrust regulator to do away with its digital protection rule.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

European Commission Has No Plans for Digital Markets Act Supervisory Fee

July 23, 2025
The European Commission reportedly does not plan to charge Big Tech companies a fee to cover the cost of monitoring their compliance with the Digital Markets Act, though some European lawmakers have lobbied...