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US Judge Orders Google to Open Up App Store

On Monday, October 7, a US judge ordered Google to overhaul its mobile app business to provide users of devices powered by the Android operating system with more options to download the mentioned digital products and pay for transactions within them.

Finance & Economics

Tensions Rise Between UK Banks and Tech Companies

Currently, in the United Kingdom, there is an increase in tension between banks and technology companies specializing in the implementation of activities in the social media area, in the context of the question of which party should be responsible for paying compensation to people who have become victims of fraudulent crimes in the Internet space.

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Texas Sues TikTok

The US state of Texas has sued TikTok, accusing this virtual platform of involvement in the practice of violating the system of norms on ensuring the privacy of children in the digital environment.

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UK Financial Regulator Fines Starling Bank

In the United Kingdom, the financial regulator fined local digital lender Starling Bank for 29 million pounds ($38.5 million).

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CZ Pledges More Tech Investment Upon US Custody Release

Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the former CEO of Binance, is out of prison and vows to increase his investment in technology sectors such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, and biotechnology.

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Visa and Mastercard Allegedly Spend Millions to Block Competition

Critics from the government watchdog argue that the Visa-Mastercard duopoly burdens businesses and customers with high fees.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Fintech Legal Compliance: Key Regulations and How to Meet Them

Navigating the legal landscape in the fintech industry can be complex, given the rapid pace of technological advancements and the stringent regulations designed to protect consumers and ensure fair market practices. For businesses operating in this dynamic sector, understanding and adhering to the myriad of legal requirements is crucial for success and sustainability. This article […]

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SEC Seeks to Sanction Elon Musk

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has asked a federal judge to sanction Elon Musk if the billionaire continues to violate a court order to testify about his acquisition of the social media platform Twitter, currently named X, in 2022.

Science & Technology

EU Court Confirms Qualcomm’s Fine

The European second-top court on Wednesday, September 18, basically confirmed the EU antitrust fine against the US chip manufacturer Qualcomm.

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India Accuses Amazon and Flipkart in Violation of Competition Laws

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has conducted antitrust investigations, concluding that Amazon and Walmart’s Flipkart repeatedly violated local antitrust laws, while Samsung and Xiaomi colluded with them.

Science & Technology

Meta Resumes AI Training in UK

After a lengthy pause caused by regulatory hurdles, Meta will begin training its AI models using public content shared by adult UK citizens on Facebook and Instagram.

Finance & Economics

China Fines PwC for Its Role in Evergrande Collapse

In China, local regulators imposed a six-month business suspension and a record fine of 441 million yuan ($62 million) on PwC’s auditing unit in the mainland of this Asian country.

Science & Technology

Apple to Pay 13 Billion Euros in Back Taxes

The European top court on Tuesday, September 10, ruled against Apple.

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Swedish Regulator Reportedly Criticizes Klarna’s Anti-Money Laundering Measures

The media reports that in Sweden, the Financial Supervisory Authority (FSA) has conducted an estimate of the risk assessment system currently used by Klarna and after that made critical remarks.

Science & Technology

Google Loses EU Court Fight

The top court of Europe on Tuesday, September 10, decided that a fine for 2.4 billion euros ($2.65 billion) against Google remained in force.

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US, EU and UK Sign International AI Framework Convention

The joint AI treaty is the next global move towards unifying national goals and values related to artificial intelligence, human rights and democracy.