Tether’s Hilliard Tackles EU MiCA Regulations
Stuart Hoegner, Tether’s General Counsel since 2014, has retired, succeeded by Michael Hilliard. Hilliard now faces the challenge of…
UK Advances Crypto Regulations to Compete with US, EU
The UK is set to introduce new crypto regulations focused on stablecoins and staking to boost innovation and compete with the US and EU. The…
EU Unveils Trusted Investors Network to Fuel Tech Startups
To keep up with the rapid innovation in China and the United States, the EU is increasing its efforts to attract more venture capital (VC)…
Circle Exec Expects Major EU Market Shift after MiCA
By the end of 2025, Patrick Hansen, Circle’s European strategy director, anticipated significant advancements in the European crypto and…
Hong Kong Crypto Derivatives Align with EU
Hong Kong’s financial regulators are implementing global reporting standards for over-the-counter (OTC) crypto derivatives that are…
Google Accuses Microsoft of Antitrust in Europe
Google has told the European Commission (EC) that Microsoft’s licensing methods are unfair and attempt to force companies to stay on…
EU Warns Apple Over Closed iPhone OS
The European Union warns Apple Inc., threatening severe fines, unless it opens up its highly secure iPhone operating system to competing…
US, EU, UK Signs Global First AI Pact
The US, EU, and UK signed the first legally binding worldwide AI pact, emphasizing responsibility and human rights in AI policy. After world…
Meta, Spotify Execs Slam EU AI Regulations
Meta and Spotify criticize EU AI regulations, arguing they hinder innovation and delay access to advanced AI models, affecting European users…
PayPal May Challenge Apple Wallet in the EU
PayPal is preparing to capitalize on the iPhone’s newly accessible NFC capabilities by creating a mobile wallet specifically for EU…
EU Probes Google, Samsung Chatbot Deal for Antitrust Issues
EU regulators are investigating whether the deal between Google and Samsung for chatbots restricts competition Last month, the European…
EU Court Upholds Gatekeeper Label for ByteDance, Boosting Regulators
TikTok owner ByteDance lost its court battle against its status as a gatekeeper under new EU laws on Wednesday, boosting antitrust…
EU Charges X of Deceiving Users With Blue Checkmark
On Friday, EU tech regulators found that Elon Musk’s social media business X violated EU online content laws, and its blue checkmark…
EU Ends Apple Pay Probe, to Open Contactless Payments
The European Union has approved Apple’s commitments on Apple Pay to resolve a prolonged competition probe, announced by Commission EVP…
Microsoft Settles CISPE Antitrust Complaint
Microsoft announced on Wednesday that it has settled CISPE’s antitrust complaint regarding its cloud computing licensing policies for a…
Amazon Faces EU Scrutiny on Recommender Algorithms, Ad Transparency
The European Commission issued Amazon a new request for information (RFI) on Friday, continuing its scrutiny of the major marketplace’s…
Crypto Exchanges Face EU Travel Rule Deadline in 6 Months
Starting December 30, new EU legislation requires cryptocurrency exchanges to adhere to Travel Rule requirements, strengthening AML/CFT…
EU Raises Tariffs on China EVs; Nio eyes Europe Price Hike
Europe announced increased tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, prompting concerns from automakers about potential price hikes starting…
EU Sets Duties on China’s EVs, Allows 4-Month Negotiation
EU officials warned Thursday that electric vehicle (EVs) imports from China will be taxed up to 37.6% from Friday, escalating trade tensions…
EU Consortium to Develop Efficient Satellite Navigation Sensors
On Thursday, a consortium that receives funding from the European Union (EU) announced that it is in the process of creating sensors that will…