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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 tech deals
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
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'
Spain Opens Competition Probe Into Booking.com
Spanish competition regulator opens investigation into whether Booking.com economic practices 'exploit' hotels
Google Shopping Competitors Demand Antitrust Rework
Dozens of online shopping companies demand European Commission apply new rules in antitrust enforcement row
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
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 14
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
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'
Google ‘Pressured In India’ Over Illegal Lending Apps
Google reportedly pressured in India to help block spread of illegal lending apps targeting vulnerable groups
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
White House Moves Toward Crypto Regulation
US administration issues initial framework for future cryptocurrency regulation balancing risks and opportunities
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
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
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 blow to EU antitrust efforts
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
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 grounds
EU Broadens Google Adtech Probe With Portugal Case
European Commission broadens probe into Google advertising technology by taking over Portuguese investigation into same issue
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 Tech regulation
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
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
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 more than two years
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 with US financial standards
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 Texas and Germany production
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 spell end of vigilance
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 authorities seek to encourage growth
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
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
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 sector