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PayPal Turns Online Ads Into ‘Buy Now Opportunities’
eCommerce // June 16, 2025

PayPal says it has developed a way to turn online ads into merchant storefronts. 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...

Google Trial Judge: Tech Giant Holds Illegal Ad Monopoly
ANTITRUST // April 17, 2025

A federal judge has ruled that Google holds an illegal monopoly on online advertising technology. 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....

Key Dates in Google’s AdTech Monopoly Case From Filing to Federal Ruling
ANTITRUST // April 17, 2025

A federal judge’s landmark ruling Thursday (April 17) found Google guilty of illegally monopolizing the online advertising technology market, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing battle between regulators and Big Tech. The decision comes after more than two years of legal wrangling, with the...

Antitrust Trial Targeting Google’s Digital Ad Business to Begin Monday
ANTITRUST // September 04, 2024

A month after losing a landmark antitrust case, Google will reportedly face another antitrust trial that targets its digital advertising business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Google’s Ad Stack Remains Intact After Ruling, but Could Face Stiffer Competition, Experts Say

September 03, 2025
Google dodged a pair of antitrust bullets on either side of the Atlantic this week but could still come under increased competitive fire, analysts said. 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, […]

Amazon Q3 Hedge Supports Case for Cautious Consumer Spending

August 01, 2024
While Wall Street didn’t like what it saw or heard from Amazon’s Q2 earnings, from a consumer spending standpoint there was a lot to like. For now. Get the Full...

Say Hello to Astra: Google Launches AI-Boosted Searches and a Smart Voice Assistant

May 15, 2024
Google unveiled a range of artificial intelligence (AI) advancements at its annual developer conference Tuesday (May 14), including more sophisticated analysis powered by Gemini, smarter assistants like Astra, and an...

Curbing Digital Advertising’s Big Payments Fraud Problem

September 19, 2019
The complexity of online and mobile advertising — and the vast sums of money involved — make those areas extremely attractive for criminals. In a new PYMNTS interview, Yinglian Xie,...

Quick Reads
PayPal Turns Online Ads Into ‘Buy Now Opportunities’

June 16, 2025
PayPal says it has developed a way to turn online ads into merchant storefronts. 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 to receive marketing […]

Google Trial Judge: Tech Giant Holds Illegal Ad Monopoly

April 17, 2025
A federal judge has ruled that Google holds an illegal monopoly on online advertising technology. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Antitrust Trial Targeting Google’s Digital Ad Business to Begin Monday

September 04, 2024
A month after losing a landmark antitrust case, Google will reportedly face another antitrust trial that targets its digital advertising business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Google Will Get Judge’s Hearing in AdTech Antitrust Trial

June 07, 2024
Google parent Alphabet’s trial on antitrust charges around its advertising technology will be decided by a judge rather than a jury. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...