regulation

US Rules Bar $52bn Chip Funds From Benefiting China

Proposed rules from US Commerce Department block recipient firms from expanding in China or engaging in joint research and development

2 years ago

China Approves More Imported Games As Crackdown Eases

Chinese game regulator approves 27 foreign games for domestic release in latest sign that crackdown on gaming industry is easing

2 years ago

Taiwan Financial Regulator ‘To Oversee Crypto’

Head of main Taiwan financial regulator FSC says body will be responsible for crypto industry, as island tightens controls

2 years ago

Bitcoin Surges Above $28,000 Amidst Banking Turmoil

Biggest cryptocurrency Bitcoin surges to nine-month high after central banks liquidity measures in response to banking sector turmoil

2 years ago

India ‘Considers’ Mandatory Smartphone Security Screening

India government reportedly considers making preinstalled apps removable and mandatory security screening of major operating system updates

2 years ago

Canada Launches Latest TikTok Data Privacy Probe

Canada federal, provincial governments to probe whether TikTok complies with prvacy law after app banned on EU Commission, Council devices

2 years ago

Binance Stablecoin Company ‘In Talks’ With US SEC

Paxos, company behind Binance USD, reportedly in 'constructive' talks with US SEC as regulators tighten focus on crypto companies

2 years ago

Microsoft Meets With EU Regulators Over Activision-Blizzard Deal

Microsoft, Sony meet with EU regulators as $69bn deal faces headwinds from regulators in US and UK over competition concerns

2 years ago

China Overhauls Overseas, Domestic IPO Rules

China introduces major overhaul of rules governing IPOs on mainland and overseas exchanges, following years-long crackdown

2 years ago

Huobi, OKX To Apply For Hong Kong Crypto Licences

Major crypto exchanges Huobi Global and OKX to apply for licences under new Hong Kong regulatory regime aimed at turning…

2 years ago

New York Regulator Orders Shutdown Of Major Stablecoin

New York regulator orders Paxos Trust to stop issuing third-biggest stablecoin Binance USD, as authorities crack down on crypto industry

2 years ago

Italian Regulator Bans AI Chatbot Replika Over Data Concerns

Italian data protection regulator says Replika chatbot poses risks to minors after users complain of sexually charged responses

2 years ago

Regulator Warns Over Surveillance Oversight As System ‘Simplified’

Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner warns government plans would reduce oversight of key surveillance technologies

2 years ago

Court Approves Lawsuit Against Meta In Kenya

Labour court in Kenya says Facebook parent Meta can be sued in the country by content moderator citing psychological harm

2 years ago

UK Government Details Plan To Regulate Crypto, Post FTX

HM Treasury reveals 'ambitious plans' to protect consumer and businesses by 'robustly regulating cryptoasset activities'

2 years ago

US Justice Department Requests Tesla Self-Driving Documents

Tesla says US Justice Department has requested document related to Autopilot and 'Full Self-Driving' systems amidst regulatory scrutiny

2 years ago

TikTok Chief Chew To Testify Before US Congress

TikTok chief executive Shou Zi Chew to testify before US House of Representatives in March as lawmakers consider national app…

2 years ago

Council Of Europe Warns Over Data Protection Rights

Council of Europe warns 'bleak' international picture invites erosion of human rights including data protection, amidst consumer concerns

2 years ago

EU Lawmakers Approve ‘Prohibitive’ Crypto Rules

European Union lawmakers vote to approve draft law that includes 'prohibitive' restrictions for banks holding crypto assets

2 years ago

Ofcom Opens Probe Into BT Customer Contracts

Telecoms regulator Ofcom to investigate BT and subsidiaries EE and Plusnet over potential lack of clarity in customer contracts

2 years ago

German Regulator Opens PayPal Competition Probe

Germany's Federal Cartel Office opens investigation into PayPal Europe over concerns company is blocking competition

2 years ago

Jack Ma Prepares To Cede Control Of Ant Group

Chinese billionaire Jack Ma to cede control of fintech giant Ant Group in move to end long period of regulatory…

2 years ago

Google ‘Developing Free Moderation Tool’ For Smaller Sites

Google subsidiary Jigsaw developing free tool to help smaller websites identify and remove extremist materials, as new content laws take…

2 years ago

South Korea Fines Tesla £1.8m Over Cold Weather Range Loss

Tesla fined £1.8m in South Korea for failing to inform consumers its electric cars lose significant range in freezing weather

2 years ago

Amazon Seals Antitrust Deal With EU Regulator

European Commission accepts Amazon commitments to avoid fine in two antitrust cases, as new laws due to come into force

2 years ago

Binance.US To Acquire Assets Of Voyager Digital For $1bn

Binance US subsidiary to pay $1bn for assets of bankrupt crypto exchange Voyager Digital as crypto turmoil continues

2 years ago

HM Treasury Finalising Crypto Industry Rules – Report

UK's Treasury is reportedly finalising sweeping new powers for Financial Conduct Authority to properly regulate the cryptocurrency industry

2 years ago

New Zealand To Force Meta, Google To Pay For News

New Zealand law would require Meta, Google and others to pay for news they carry, after similar rules in Australia…

2 years ago

Amazon ‘May Reach EU Antitrust Deal By Year End’

Amazon reportedly set to reach antitrust settlement with European Commission before end of year after it offers more concessions

2 years ago

FTX Under ‘Active’ Investigation In Bahamas

Collapsed crypto exchange FTX under 'active' investigation in Bahamas, attorney general says, as he defends regulator's asset seizure

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