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Google’s Chrome Worth $50 Billion, DuckDuckGo CEO Tells Court
April 23, 2025

If Google were ordered to spin off Chrome, the browser could be sold for as much as $50 billion, DuckDuckGo CEO Gabriel Weinberg told a court Wednesday (April 23). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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M&A Activity Remains Quiet Amid Uncertainty About New Administration
April 22, 2025

The mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market has reportedly remained quiet so far this year as potential dealmakers try to get a sense of the Trump Administration’s stance on antitrust regulation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Court to Begin Considering Remedies in Google Search Antitrust Trial
April 21, 2025

Google will argue against a breakup of the company in a three-week trial starting Monday (April 21), while the Department of Justice and several state attorneys general will advocate for the remedies they have proposed for Google’s dominance in the search market. Get the Full...

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Google Trial Judge: Tech Giant Holds Illegal Ad Monopoly
April 17, 2025

A federal judge has ruled that Google holds an illegal monopoly on online advertising technology. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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Key Dates in Google’s AdTech Monopoly Case From Filing to Federal Ruling
April 17, 2025

A federal judge’s landmark ruling Thursday (April 17) found Google guilty of illegally monopolizing the online advertising technology market, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing battle between regulators and Big Tech. The decision comes after more than two years of legal wrangling, with the...

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Meta’s Landmark Antitrust Trial Opens With Focus on 2020 Election
April 14, 2025

The Federal Trade Commission began laying out its landmark antitrust case against Meta Platforms in federal district court in Washington Monday (April 14), with FTC attorney Daniel Matheson telling the judge Meta “decided that competition was too hard and it would be easier to buy...

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Report: FTC to Continue Biden Administration’s Antitrust Probe of Microsoft
March 12, 2025

An antitrust probe of Microsoft that was launched in the last days of the Biden administration will reportedly continue under the Trump administration. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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EU Seeks US Help in Policing ‘Dominant Digital Platforms’
March 06, 2025

European Union lawmakers are reportedly countering accusations that they are treating tech giants in the United States unfairly. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

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Visa and Mastercard Accused of Card Monopoly by UK Watchdog
March 06, 2025

Visa and Mastercard face regulatory action in the United Kingdom following a payments watchdog’s investigation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...