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DOJ pushes to break up Google’s search monopoly in antitrust case
11.10.2024
The US Department of Justice aims to dismantle Google’s dominance in online searches, raising questions about the future of Big Tech and its influence
South Korean Upbit crypto exchange faces monopoly probe
10.10.2024
South Korea’s FSC will reportedly investigate Upbit’s relationship with its bank partner K-Bank amid the latter’s IPO, which is expected in late October
South Korea to Review Upbit’s Monopoly in Virtual Asset Market
10.10.2024
South Korea’s regulators are considering reviewing Korea’s largest crypto exchange, Upbit’s Monopoly in the virtual asset market. On…
G7 antitrust watchdogs signal possible action on AI sector competition
7.10.2024
The G7 nations want to ensure AI isn’t used to facilitate "collusion” between AI firms that could lead to the sharing of sensitive information or forming a monopoly
DOJ sues Visa over alleged payments monopoly
24.9.2024
The suit alleges that Visa purposely made it difficult for competitors to participate in the payments market.
DOJ sues Visa over alleged payments monopoly
24.9.2024
The lawsuit alleges that Visa purposely made it difficult for competitors to participate in the payments market
Indonesia’s licensing regime sparks ‘monopolistic’ market concerns
10.9.2024
IADERN principal Tuhu Nugraha believes that the prolonged and complex registration process hampers growth and innovation in Indonesia's crypto ecosystem.
Why the ‘Monopoly Mhaya’ Airdrop Is a Massive Opportunity
23.7.2024
PRESS RELEASE. 23rd July, 2024 – Mhaya Brands is thrilled to announce the launch of the ‘Monopoly Mhaya’ airdrop, a revolutionary project poised to transform users into blockchain ‘tycoons’ through relentless clicking and the pursuit of profit. Since its debut on Telegram...
Does Steam 'price fix', and does that make them an unfair monopoly?
1.7.2024
Also: how's the 'simulator' doing on PC, and a host of game discovery news
Valve Is Being Sued For $838 Million Over Alleged Pricing Restrictions
13.6.2024
People do like to try to sue Valve, most often alleging that Steam has some sort of monopoly over the PC games market. This is likely because Steam just might have some sort of monopoly over the PC games market. The latest attempt to break the Washington-based developer’s stranglehold comes from...
US antitrust chief to scrutinize AI sector for monopoly risks
6.6.2024
U.S. antitrust enforcer Jonathan Kanter said regulators must urgently examine the AI sector to prevent potential monopolies
Apple disputes monopoly claims, cites 'fierce competition' in court
22.5.2024
Apple’s letter to a federal judge previewed its slated dismissal motion to a U.S. antitrust suit, with the firm claiming prosecutors didn’t define where it has a monopoly
Fans Considering Legal Action After Disney Kart Racer Changes Battle Pass Monetization
10.4.2024
While you might not expect a Disney-themed kart racing game to be the subject of much controversy, Disney Speedstorm has implemented some changes to its progression that have upset fans so much that some are considering legal action. Developer Gameloft has framed these changes as helpful for people...
Vývojáři mobilní hříčky utratili za marketing více, než stojí vývoj velké hry
28.3.2024
Aktuální mobilní hit Monopoly GO! vydělal během pouhých deseti měsíců od uvedení již dvě miliardy dolarů. Samotná hra přitom nepůsobí nijak výjimečně, zákazníky se jí podařilo oslovit především díky silnému marketingu. Za něj společnost Scopely utratila půl miliardy dolarů, což je víc, než stál...
DOJ and US States Take on Apple in Major Antitrust Suit Over App Store Monopoly
22.3.2024
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ), joined by 16 state attorney generals, filed an antitrust lawsuit against tech giant Apple, claiming its app store rules create a monopoly that hampers competition and stifles innovation. The lawsuit argues that practices such as forcing developers...
Monopoly Go Spent Almost $500 Million On Marketing, More Than Spider-Man 2's Dev Budget
19.3.2024
Monopoly Go, a single-player mobile board game, launched on April 11, 2023. Since then it has made over 2 billion dollars, been downloaded 100+ million times, and become one of the most popular digital games on the planet. But to reach this point, Scopely, the studio behind the hit game, has spent...
Call Of Duty: Should You Let The Battle Pass Automatically Unlock?
25.1.2024
First introduced in 2022’s Modern Warfare II, Call of Duty currently features a nonlinear battle pass themed like a geographic map. While this allows players to choose what they want to unlock from the pass instead of going through a scripted path, it can be a little confusing to newcomers used...
Epic Games Wins Shocking Upset In Google Monopoly Trial
12.12.2023
Epic Games sued Google over anti-competitive practices and won. A jury in the in the Epic v. Google case delivered a swift verdict, concluding that the giant tech firm was operating an illegal monopoly on Android devices in the form of the Google Play storefront. Read more
Russian President Putin: Western Financial System Dying, Major Western Banks Will Be Deprived of Their Monopoly
10.12.2023
Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that the Western financial system is “clearly becoming obsolete.” Furthermore, he said solutions involving blockchain and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) “will pave the way for revolutionary shifts that will deprive the major...
Today in Crypto: New Monopoly Edition to Showcase Crypto, Tokens.com Launches Customized Multiplayer Game in Fortnite for Sleep Tech Company
11.10.2023
Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.__________...
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