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Facebook, Instagram Jump Into NFTs, a Springboard to the Metaverse
Facebook, Instagram Jump Into NFTs, a Springboard to the Metaverse
January 20, 2022  |  Metaverse

Meta’s two main social networks, Facebook and Instagram, are planning a big move into the nonfungible token (NFT) market, according to reports. By making it...

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EU Parliament Approves Digital Service Act Targeting Big Tech
EU Parliament Approves Digital Service Act Targeting Big Tech
January 20, 2022  |  Big Tech

The European Parliament approved on Thursday (Jan. 20), with 530 votes in favor, 78 against and 80 abstentions, the Digital Service Act (DSA). This bill...

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Instagram Launching Paid Subscription Pilot for Creators
Instagram Launching Paid Subscription Pilot for Creators
January 20, 2022  |  Subscriptions

Meta’s photo-sharing app Instagram is introducing a pilot subscription plan that enables creators to charge a fee to offer fans additional content, according to a...

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Walmart Meets Meta in the Metaverse
Walmart Meets Meta in the Metaverse
January 17, 2022  |  Walmart

Three months after dipping its toe in the cryptocurrency water with a 200-machine bitcoin ATM trial, Walmart has revealed a far deeper interest in crypto...

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States Allege Google, Facebook CEOs Colluded in Online Ad Sales
States Allege Google, Facebook CEOs Colluded in Online Ad Sales
January 17, 2022  |  ANTITRUST

Newly released details of a lawsuit filed against Google revealed the division of Alphabet Inc. colluded with rival Facebook to manipulate online advertising sales, The Wall...

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UK Lawsuit Claims Facebook Exploited Personal Data of 44 Million Users
UK Lawsuit Claims Facebook Exploited Personal Data of 44 Million Users
January 16, 2022  |  Legal

Facebook, now known as Meta, faces a fine of over $3.2 billion over allegations that it exploited data and abused its market dominance, Reuters reported...

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White House, Tech Execs Meet Over Log4j, Other Cyberattacks
White House, Tech Execs Meet Over Log4j, Other Cyberattacks
January 13, 2022  |  Cybersecurity

White House officials, including deputy national security advisor for cyber and emerging technology Anne Neuberger, are meeting with executives from Big Tech firms on Thursday...

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Facebook Can’t Fence Off FTC Antitrust Suit, But It Narrows Scope
Facebook Can’t Fence Off FTC Antitrust Suit, But It Narrows Scope
January 12, 2022  |  Regulation

A U.S. judge granted the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) a second chance to continue with its allegations of illegal monopolization against Facebook (now Meta), after...

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FinTech Brex Names Meta’s Karandeep Anand CPO; Notches $300M Funding
FinTech Brex Names Meta’s Karandeep Anand CPO; Notches $300M Funding
January 11, 2022  |  Investments

Business FinTech firm Brex hired Karandeep Anand away from Meta and appointed him chief product officer (CPO) on the heels of an additional $300 million...

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