Digital Markets Act

Google is pushing back against a European Union effort that would require it to open Android to rival AI assistants. The dispute forms part of ongoing enforcement of the EU's Digital Markets Act, under which Brussels has pressed the company to give competitors greater access to its dominant mobile platform. Google argues the changes would harm user security and privacy, while regulators see them as key to fair competition in the fast-moving AI market.

Booking.com has removed external price checks from a key part of its offering, a change attributed to compliance with the EU's digital rules. The move affects how travellers compare rates on the platform and follows mounting regulatory pressure on large online platforms under the Digital Markets Act. Observers are watching how the change affects competition and pricing transparency for consumers.

Attention is turning to who will write the next version of the Crypto Clarity Act when the new Congress convenes. The market regulation legislation, aimed at defining oversight of digital assets, faces an uncertain drafting process, and observers in Washington and the crypto industry are watching closely to see which lawmakers take the lead.

The Federal Reserve has put forward proposed rules for stablecoins under the GENIUS Act, the US legislation establishing a federal framework for dollar-pegged digital tokens. The proposal would set requirements for issuers operating under US oversight. The move marks a key step in implementing the new stablecoin law and is being closely watched by banks, crypto firms, and regulators assessing how the market will be supervised.

Tech Policy Press argues the European Union faces a growing paradox in its tech regulation: rules like the GDPR, Digital Markets Act and AI Act aim to curb Big Tech's power, yet enforcement is slow and critics say the burden falls hardest on smaller firms and startups while giants adapt. The piece contends this tension between ambitious rulemaking and practical outcomes is becoming increasingly difficult to overlook as the EU's digital agenda matures.

A Financial Times article shared widely notes that Big Tech firms out-lobby European companies in Brussels, spending far more on influencing EU policymaking than domestic firms do. Commenters describe the finding as unsurprising but worth repeating, amid ongoing debates over EU tech regulation, enforcement of rules like the Digital Markets Act, and the influence of US technology giants on European policy.

Apple's AI-powered version of Siri may face a delayed launch in the European Union, with reports suggesting it might not arrive until spring 2027. The rollout in the EU could lag months behind other regions, likely tied to regulatory requirements under EU rules affecting AI and digital services.

Apple's upgraded Siri AI may still be months away from reaching iPhone and iPad users in the European Union. According to MacRumors, despite Apple's announced delay to its smarter Siri features, EU customers could face an even longer wait, likely tied to regulatory requirements under the Digital Markets Act. The report suggests European users will not receive the new Siri at the same time as users elsewhere.

Apple has updated its App Store developer terms for developers operating in the European Union. The move comes amid ongoing regulatory scrutiny of Apple's App Store practices under the EU's Digital Markets Act, and it affects how developers in the bloc can distribute apps, handle payments, and manage commissions. Commentators are watching whether the changes meet EU compliance demands.

Tech companies are racing to position their AI assistants as users' primary personal agents — software that can handle tasks, manage schedules and act on people's behalf. The competition is drawing comparisons to earlier platform wars, with major players vying to become the default interface between users and the digital world.

The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has announced three new appointments to expand its Europe office in Brussels. The tech industry group, which lobbies on digital policy for major technology firms, is strengthening its presence as EU institutions step up work on areas such as the Digital Markets Act, AI regulation and online content rules. Details on the appointees and their roles were given in the group's announcement.

Bitcoin is rallying even as bond markets experience a historic selloff. Finance reports note the cryptocurrency's gains came against the backdrop of one of the worst bond slumps on record, a divergence that is drawing attention from investors watching how digital assets behave during traditional market stress. Commentary is focused on whether Bitcoin is acting as a hedge or simply moving independently of fixed-income markets.

The European Commission has issued a non-compliance decision against Google under the Digital Markets Act, case DMA.100193, finding that the company self-preferences its own services. A Wolters Kluwer analysis titled 'Without Fear or Favour' examines the decision and its legal reasoning. The ruling marks one of the first major enforcement actions under the new digital competition rules.

Google has filed an appeal against a European Commission decision requiring the company to share search history data with rivals under the Digital Markets Act. The dispute centres on whether the EU's competition rules can force the search giant to hand over sensitive user data. The case adds to Google's long-running regulatory battles with Brussels over its market power.

Amazon Web Services and Microsoft's cloud business are set to be designated as gatekeepers under the EU's Digital Markets Act, according to a report. The move would subject the two US companies' cloud operations to the strictest competition rules in the bloc, alongside big tech platforms already covered by the law. The designation is expected to bring tighter scrutiny of their cloud practices in Europe.

Bloomberg is airing a segment on the fallout from the Clarity Act, the US crypto market-structure legislation, featuring an interview with Mike Cagney, co-founder and CEO of fintech Figure, alongside discussion with venture capital investors in crypto. The segment examines how the new regulatory clarity is reshaping digital-asset businesses and where investors see opportunity next.

Alphabet is suing the European Union over regulatory orders concerning its Android operating system and Google Search, German tech outlet heise online reports. The legal action targets decisions linked to the EU's Digital Markets Act, the law designed to curb the market power of large tech platforms. Observers see the suit as a major test of the EU's ability to enforce its new digital rules against the world's largest technology companies.

Google has filed a legal challenge against European Union orders requiring it to share data with rivals under the Digital Markets Act, intensifying its conflict with Brussels over the landmark tech rules. The case marks one of the most significant legal tests yet of the DMA, which forces major online platforms to open up their services and data to competitors.

Google has filed an appeal against a European Union decision requiring it to share certain search data with rivals under the Digital Markets Act. The dispute centres on the bloc's mandate that the company make parts of its search results data available to competitors. The case adds to ongoing friction between Google and European regulators over the scope of the new competition rules.