regulation

UK Competition Watchdog Probes $61bn Broadcom-VMware Buy

UK follows EU in launching initial investigation of $61 billion Broadcom deal to buy VMware amidst closer attention to big…

2 years ago

Musk Reinstates Donald Trump Twitter Account

New Twitter owner Elon Musk reinstates Donald Trump's account after a poll narrowly came out in favour of the move

2 years ago

Binance Chief Warns Of Crypto ‘Bad Players’

Head of biggest crypto exchange Binance says regulations are needed but can't protect people from a 'bad player'

2 years ago

Spain Opens Competition Probe Into Booking.com

Spanish competition regulator opens investigation into whether Booking.com economic practices 'exploit' hotels

2 years ago

Google Shopping Competitors Demand Antitrust Rework

Dozens of online shopping companies demand European Commission apply new rules in antitrust enforcement row

2 years ago

US Targets China Semiconductor Industry With Raft Of Measures

US announces broad range of measures aimed at barring China from developing advanced chip manufacturing capabilities and modernising military

2 years ago

US Senators Ramp Up Pressure On Apple Over China Deal

US senators call for intelligence evaluation of potential Apple deal to use memory chips from China's YMTC in latest iPhone…

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Crypto Exchange Kraken Has ‘No Plans To Register’ With SEC

Incoming chief executive of Kraken says company has no plans to register as intermediary as regulatory environment tightens

2 years ago

FTC Says Amazon’s Bezos, Jassy Must Testify In Antitrust Probe

US Federal Trade Commission rejects Amazon argument that antitrust subpoenas are 'overly broad and burdensome'

2 years ago

Google ‘Pressured In India’ Over Illegal Lending Apps

Google reportedly pressured in India to help block spread of illegal lending apps targeting vulnerable groups

2 years ago

EU Says Amazon Antitrust Offer ‘Not There Yet’

European Commission antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager says Amazon propsals to end probe 'appear relevant' but need more work

2 years ago

White House Moves Toward Crypto Regulation

US administration issues initial framework for future cryptocurrency regulation balancing risks and opportunities

2 years ago

SEC Guidance ‘Deters’ US Banks’ Crypto Plans

March SEC guidance is deterring US banks from offering crypto asset custody services by making them prohibitively costly, report says

2 years ago

NGOs Call Amazon EU Antitrust Proposals ‘Vague’

Group of non-governmental groups calls Amazon EU antitrust concessions vague and full of loopholes, following consumer group criticism

2 years ago

EU Says It Will Not Appeal Qualcomm Antitrust Decision

European Commission confirms it is not planning to appeal General Court decision on its 997m euro fine against Qualcomm, in…

2 years ago

EU Plans Consultation On Tech Giants’ Contribution To Telco Costs

European Commission to launch consultation on whether tech multinationals should contribute to cost of EU telecoms networks amdist controversy

2 years ago

Campaign Groups Urge FTC To Halt Amazon iRobot Buy

Group of 20 campaign organisations urge US Federal Trade Commission to block Amazon's proposed $1.7bn iRobot buy on privacy, antitrust…

2 years ago

EU Broadens Google Adtech Probe With Portugal Case

European Commission broadens probe into Google advertising technology by taking over Portuguese investigation into same issue

2 years ago

European Commission ‘Will Not Appeal’ Qualcomm Fine Dismissal

European Commission reportedly not planning to appeal General Court decision quashing 997m euro Qualcomm fine in latest setback for Big…

2 years ago

Russia Warns Foreign Tech Firms Over Content Law Breaches

Russian internet regulator Roskomnadzor targets TikTok, Telegram, Zoom, Discord, Pinterest over failure to delete banned content

2 years ago

China’s Didi Chuxing ‘Fears More Sanctions’

The management of Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing reportedly fears further sanctions may follow last month's record-breaking $1.2bn data fine

2 years ago

SEC Charges Founders Of Crypto Group Forsage With Fraud

US SEC complaint says 11 associated with 'smart contract' firm Forsage, including founders, ran fraudulent pyramid and Ponzi scheme for…

2 years ago

SEC Says Alibaba Could Be Delisted In New York

US financial regulator SEC says Chinese tech giant Alibaba at risk of delisting in New York over demand for compliance…

2 years ago

SEC Subpoenas Tesla Over ‘Funding Secured’ Settlement

SEC issues second subpoena in probe of 2018 settlement, as Tesla raises annual expected capital expenditure by $1bn to ramp…

2 years ago

China Tightens Ride-Hailing Regulations After Record Didi Fine

China's transport ministry tightens data regulations for ride-hailing firms in latest sign that record-breaking fine on Didi Global does not…

2 years ago

Strict China Tech Controls ‘To Continue’ After Record Didi Fine

Strict regulation of China's tech giants likely to continue after record $1.2bn fine on Didi Global last week, even as…

2 years ago

European Parliament Passes Landmark Tech Regulations

European Parliament votes to adopt Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act, but campaigners warn proof will be in enforcement

2 years ago

Indian Economic Police Raid Offices Of Smartphone Maker Vivo

Indian economic crime agency Enforcement Directorate raids dozens of locations across India belonging to China's Vivo amidst border tensions

2 years ago

China Gaming Company Chief ‘To Move Abroad’

Co-founder and chief executive of prominent China gaming company XD planning to leave the country amidst increased restrictions on tech…

2 years ago

CMA Boss Warns UK ‘Falling Behind EU’ On Tech Regulation

Britain risks becoming 'rule taker' as government puts off legislation to empower CMA's digital markets regulator, as EU speeds ahead…

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