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UK FCA Seeks Guidance From Cryptocurrency Firms Ahead of 2027 Crypto Rules Rollout
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has invited feedback from crypto firms as it prepares for new regulations set to roll out in 2027. The consultation aims to improve clarity, competition, and consumer protection while guiding firms on compliance. The move reflects the UK’s efforts to build a structured and transparent crypto ecosystem.
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Circle Urges UK to Blend MiCA Clarity With US Stablecoin Rules
Circle has urged UK lawmakers to develop a crypto framework by combining elements from the EU’s MiCA regulation and US stablecoin rules. The proposal aims to balance clarity, innovation, and consumer protection as the UK shapes its approach to digital assets. The move comes amid increasing global competition in crypto regulation and could influen...
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UK Designates Apple And Google A "Duopoly", Imposes Tougher Rules
Britain's competition watchdog said Wednesday that Apple and Google would face tougher regulation of services on their mobile platforms under new measures focused on technology giants.
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UK, US to Deepen Cooperation on Digital Assets Amidst US President Donald Trump’s State Visit
The UK and the US are set to deepen cooperation on digital assets, including cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, after talks between Chancellor Rachel Reeves and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The partnership aims to align regulations, boost investment flows, and strengthen London’s competitiveness amid rising transatlantic market rivalry.
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Google Faces GBP 5 Billion UK Lawsuit for Abusing Dominance in Online Search
Google is being sued in Britain for potential damages of up to GBP 5 billion (roughly Rs. 56,536 crore). The class action, filed at the Competition Appeal Tribunal on Tuesday, argues that Google's actions enabled it to charge higher prices for the advertisements that appear in search inquiries than it otherwise could in a competitive market.
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Apple Fights $1.8 Billion App Store Lawsuit in First of UK Class Actions Against Tech Giants
Apple is facing a mass lawsuit brought on behalf of around 20 million iPhone and iPad users in the United Kingdom, who were allegedly overcharged for app purchases. Apple, however, says the case is meritless and overlooks the benefits to consumers of the integrated approach of its iOS operating system, which prioritises security and privacy.
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UK's Competition and Markets Authority Remains Concerned Over's Google's Ad Privacy Plan
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) of the UK has said on Tuesday that "concerns remain" over the company's plans to retain third-party cookies as part of its Chrome browser.
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UK Regulator Plans To Make Tech Giants Give Greater Data Access To Rivals
Britain's competition regulator plans to make big tech companies give their rivals greater access to data and limit them from promoting their products under new powers it is due to receive from the government, it said on Thursday.
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Zoom Discussed Alleged Microsoft Anti-Competitive Behaviour With US, EU Regulators: Report
Zoom has discussed concerns over rival Microsoft's alleged anti-competitive behaviour, according to a Bloomberg News report. The video meeting software maker reportedly met US, EU, and UK competition enforcers over the past year. Microsoft recently announced it would unbundle Teams from the company's Office productivity software amid an EU antitrus...
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Microsoft-Activision Blizzard Restructured Deal Could Face Fresh Probe in UK
Britain's competition regulator said on Wednesday a restructured deal between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard could satisfy its concerns, subject to a new investigation, a climbdown in its opposition to the biggest gaming deal in history. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) became the first regulator to block the $69 billion (nearly Rs. ...
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UK FCA Seeks Guidance From Cryptocurrency Firms Ahead of 2027 Crypto Rules Rollout
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has invited feedback from crypto firms as it prepares for new regulations set to roll out in 2027. The consultation aims to improve clarity, competition, and consumer protection while guiding firms on compliance. The move reflects the UK’s efforts to build a structured and transparent crypto ecosystem.
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Circle Urges UK to Blend MiCA Clarity With US Stablecoin Rules
Circle has urged UK lawmakers to develop a crypto framework by combining elements from the EU’s MiCA regulation and US stablecoin rules. The proposal aims to balance clarity, innovation, and consumer protection as the UK shapes its approach to digital assets. The move comes amid increasing global competition in crypto regulation and could influen...
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UK Designates Apple And Google A "Duopoly", Imposes Tougher Rules
Britain's competition watchdog said Wednesday that Apple and Google would face tougher regulation of services on their mobile platforms under new measures focused on technology giants.
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UK, US to Deepen Cooperation on Digital Assets Amidst US President Donald Trump’s State Visit
The UK and the US are set to deepen cooperation on digital assets, including cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, after talks between Chancellor Rachel Reeves and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The partnership aims to align regulations, boost investment flows, and strengthen London’s competitiveness amid rising transatlantic market rivalry.
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Google Faces GBP 5 Billion UK Lawsuit for Abusing Dominance in Online Search
Google is being sued in Britain for potential damages of up to GBP 5 billion (roughly Rs. 56,536 crore). The class action, filed at the Competition Appeal Tribunal on Tuesday, argues that Google's actions enabled it to charge higher prices for the advertisements that appear in search inquiries than it otherwise could in a competitive market.
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Apple Fights $1.8 Billion App Store Lawsuit in First of UK Class Actions Against Tech Giants
Apple is facing a mass lawsuit brought on behalf of around 20 million iPhone and iPad users in the United Kingdom, who were allegedly overcharged for app purchases. Apple, however, says the case is meritless and overlooks the benefits to consumers of the integrated approach of its iOS operating system, which prioritises security and privacy.
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UK's Competition and Markets Authority Remains Concerned Over's Google's Ad Privacy Plan
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) of the UK has said on Tuesday that "concerns remain" over the company's plans to retain third-party cookies as part of its Chrome browser.
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UK Regulator Plans To Make Tech Giants Give Greater Data Access To Rivals
Britain's competition regulator plans to make big tech companies give their rivals greater access to data and limit them from promoting their products under new powers it is due to receive from the government, it said on Thursday.
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Zoom Discussed Alleged Microsoft Anti-Competitive Behaviour With US, EU Regulators: Report
Zoom has discussed concerns over rival Microsoft's alleged anti-competitive behaviour, according to a Bloomberg News report. The video meeting software maker reportedly met US, EU, and UK competition enforcers over the past year. Microsoft recently announced it would unbundle Teams from the company's Office productivity software amid an EU antitrus...
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Microsoft-Activision Blizzard Restructured Deal Could Face Fresh Probe in UK
Britain's competition regulator said on Wednesday a restructured deal between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard could satisfy its concerns, subject to a new investigation, a climbdown in its opposition to the biggest gaming deal in history. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) became the first regulator to block the $69 billion (nearly Rs. ...
