Digital Markets Act news and trends

Apple Sides With Google In Fighting EU’s AI Measures
Legal & Regulation // May 13, 2026

Apple is reportedly opposing Europe’s efforts to require Google to help its AI competition access its services. 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...

Google Faces EU Order to Share Search Data With Rivals
Google // April 16, 2026

The European Union (EU) wants Google to make its data available to rival search engines. 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...

US Considers Fining EU Companies in Response to Bloc’s Regulatory Actions
Legal & Regulation // December 16, 2025

The United States Trade Representative (USTR) said Tuesday (Dec. 16) that the U.S. will consider imposing fees or restrictions on foreign companies in response to lawsuits, taxes, fines and directives imposed on U.S. service providers by the European Union (EU) and some EU member states....

Apple App Store Fees Face Pressure From EU Developers
Apple // December 16, 2025

A collection of app developers and consumer groups want Europe to enforce laws against Apple. 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,...

Interviews & Exclusives
Economists Say Voluntary Data Sharing Won’t Save Competition

May 26, 2026
There is a version of the data-sharing debate that sounds reasonable on paper. Dominant firms agree to participate in industry-led data pools. Smaller competitors gain access to the insights they need. Markets open up. Innovation spreads. Everyone benefits. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to […]

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

August 21, 2024
Every innovation needs a supporting infrastructure network to scale. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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
Apple Sides With Google In Fighting EU’s AI Measures

May 13, 2026
Apple is reportedly opposing Europe’s efforts to require Google to help its AI competition access its services. 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 this form, you agree […]

Google Faces EU Order to Share Search Data With Rivals

April 16, 2026
The European Union (EU) wants Google to make its data available to rival search engines. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

US Considers Fining EU Companies in Response to Bloc’s Regulatory Actions

December 16, 2025
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) said Tuesday (Dec. 16) that the U.S. will consider imposing fees or restrictions on foreign companies in response to lawsuits, taxes, fines and directives...

Apple App Store Fees Face Pressure From EU Developers

December 16, 2025
A collection of app developers and consumer groups want Europe to enforce laws against Apple. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...