“Digital Markets Act” — 36 distilled results

EU fines Google $1 billion for digital market violations

The European Union fined Google €890 million for preferencing its search engine and Play app store in violation of the Digital Markets Act, unfairly harming competition. The decision risks escalating tensions with the United States over antitrust enforcement.

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EU Fines Alphabet €890 Million for Digital Markets Act Violations

The European Union fined Alphabet €890 million for two breaches of the Digital Markets Act: giving its own search products preferential treatment and blocking Android developers from directing users to alternative payment options. The penalties mark the first major enforcement actions under the EU's new digital competition regulations targeting Big Tech market dominance.

rss:theverge 68d ago

Tech firms warn of rising AI-enabled cyberattack threats globally

On 27–28 August 2026, OpenAI led an open letter signed by nearly 130 organizations—including Anthropic, Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and Cisco—warning of escalating AI-enabled cyberattacks and urging coordinated global cyber defenses. The coalition cautioned that sophisticated AI-powered attacks could proliferate within months without coordinated action.

kite:ai 13d ago

Trump urges Congress to pass crypto regulatory clarity bill

On 19-20 August 2026, President Trump hosted cryptocurrency and finance executives at the White House and urged Congress to pass a 'fair version' of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, a bipartisan bill setting regulatory framework for crypto. Bitcoin and ether surged on the announcement.

kite:business 40d ago

EU designates ChatGPT, Reddit, Roblox as very large platforms

On August 31, 2026, the European Commission formally designated OpenAI's ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Search Engine and Reddit and Roblox as Very Large Online Platforms under the EU's Digital Services Act, after each surpassed 45 million monthly users in Europe. The designations subject the three services to stricter regulatory oversight and compliance obligations.

kite:tech 29d ago

Trump Imposes Tariffs on 60 Trading Partners

President Trump's administration imposed 10% to 12.5% tariffs on imports from 60 trading partners including the EU, China, India, Japan, Canada, and Mexico. The tariffs replaced an expiring temporary global tariff and cite inadequate enforcement of forced labor bans.

kite:economy 66d ago

John Ternus becomes Apple CEO; Tim Cook moves to chairman

John Ternus, Apple's hardware chief, became CEO on September 1, 2026, succeeding Tim Cook after 15 years in the role. Cook transitioned to executive chairman, with the leadership change coming days before Apple's September 9 product launch; Ternus will receive $58 million in 2027 compensation while Cook will earn $47 million.

kite:tech 29d ago