Apple and Google app stores get thumbs down from White House
The Biden administration is taking aim at Apple and Google for operating mobile app stores that it says stifle competition.
Feb 1, 2023
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Southwest's strong 2022 rebound soured by holiday debacle
Southwest Airlines is anticipating a money-losing fourth quarter after a winter storm and technology meltdown led to nearly 17,000 canceled flights and stranded hundreds of thousands of holiday travelers.
Jan 7, 2023
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Coinbase to pay $100M in settlement with New York regulators
New York announced a $100 million settlement with Coinbase on Wednesday over what state officials called significant failures in the cryptocurrency trading platform's systems for spotting potential criminal activity.
Jan 4, 2023
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An unlikely hub for big-tech challengers emerges in Utah
For decades, conservative economic thought on the virtues of the free market has reigned supreme in American jurisprudence, nourished by scholars at places such as the University of Chicago and George Mason University.
Nov 23, 2022
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GOP midterm victory would add pressure on fintech regulators
If Republicans win control of Congress in the November midterms, people who closely follow financial technology expect pressure on regulators to push crypto-friendly rules across the finish line.
Oct 5, 2022
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US lawmakers push for universal chargers for smartphones, mobile devices
A trio of U.S. senators is urging support for a universal charging standard for smartphones and mobile devices after the European Union recently agreed on new rules.
Jun 20, 2022
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Stablecoin volatility shows an urgent need for regulation to protect consumers
Some cryptocurrencies have always been fairly volatile, with values soaring or plunging within a short space of time. So for the more cautious investor, "stablecoins" were considered the sensible place to go. As the name ...
May 13, 2022
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'Very sneaky tactics': We asked gamers how they feel about monetization in digital gaming
More than 40% of the world's population play video games. But besides being entertaining, digital games are a product. The need to bring in money from players is integral to game design.
Dec 23, 2021
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Instagram head faces senators amid anger over possible harms (Update)
The head of Instagram on Wednesday met with deep skepticism on Capitol Hill over new measures the social media platform is adopting to protect young users.
Dec 8, 2021
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Overhaul of payments system to cover digital wallets, buy now pay later, cryptocurrency
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will announce on Wednesday a comprehensive reform of regulations governing the payments system, to bring it up to date with innovations such as digital wallets and cryptocurrency.
Dec 7, 2021
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