nvidia UK Launches Deep National Security Probe Into Nvidia's $40 Billion Arm Takeover The UK government orders a phase 2 investigation into Nvidia's $40 billion acquisition of chip designer Arm over antitrust and national security concerns. Global regulators continue to heavily scrutinize the delayed semiconductor deal.
nvidia EU Pauses Nvidia's ARM Acquisition Investigation Amid Growing Opposition European regulators halt their investigation into Nvidia's $40 billion bid to acquire ARM due to pandemic-related delays. The deal faces mounting global scrutiny and potential blocks over concerns it will stifle competition and innovation.
nvidia EU Regulators Halt Nvidia Arm Acquisition Investigation Indefinitely European Commission regulators pause their probe into Nvidia's $40 billion bid for Arm, citing pandemic-related data gathering issues. This delay adds another major roadblock to the embattled deal following recent legal action by US regulators.
nvidia EU Regulators Hit Pause on Nvidia's Record ARM Acquisition Probe European antitrust regulators temporarily halt their investigation into Nvidia's massive $40 billion bid for chip designer ARM while awaiting additional information. The pause comes shortly after the US Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit to block the landmark deal.
nvidia Nvidia Proposes Concessions to EU Regulators as Arm Acquisition Probe Extends Nvidia offers undisclosed concessions to the European Commission as regulators extend their initial review of the company's planned Arm acquisition. Analysts remain highly skeptical about the deal's chances of gaining global regulatory approval.
nvidia UK Watchdog Flags Serious Antitrust Concerns Over Nvidia's Arm Acquisition The UK's Competition and Markets Authority warns that Nvidia's takeover of Arm could restrict rivals' access to key chip technology and stifle innovation. The regulator recommends a deeper Phase 2 investigation after rejecting Nvidia's proposed behavioral remedies.
china China Drafts New Rules Targeting Tech Industry Unfair Competition China's state market regulator releases new draft rules aimed at curbing unfair competition practices in the tech sector. The guidelines represent Beijing's latest effort to tighten control over the country's largest technology companies.
apple Federal Court Issues Mixed Verdict in Epic Games Antitrust Suit Against Apple A California federal judge rules that Apple is not an illegal monopolist but blocks its anti-steering rules, allowing developers to point users to outside payment methods. Epic Games immediately files an appeal to challenge the decision.
epic games Judge Rules Against Apple's Anti-Steering Policies in Epic Games Lawsuit A federal court decides Apple is not a monopoly but finds its anti-steering App Store rules anticompetitive. The ruling prevents Apple from blocking developers who inform users about alternative payment methods.
biden Biden Executive Order Targets Big Tech Monopolies to Restore Market Competition A new executive order directs federal agencies to crack down on anti-competitive practices by large technology platforms. The initiative focuses on curbing monopolistic mergers, limiting data collection, and protecting small online businesses.
lina khan Young Pakistani-American Scholar Lina Khan Drives New US Antitrust Agenda Newly appointed FTC Chair Lina Khan influences a sweeping executive order aimed at curbing monopolistic practices across major American industries. Her groundbreaking legal scholarship shifts the focus of antitrust enforcement beyond just consumer prices.
biden Biden Signs Executive Order to Curb Big Tech Anti-Competitive Practices President Biden signs a sweeping executive order targeting anti-competitive practices in Big Tech and other major industries. The order directs multiple federal agencies to increase scrutiny of corporate consolidation and protect consumers.
china China Intensifies Antitrust Crackdown on Tech Giants Didi, Alibaba, and Tencent Chinese regulators target major tech companies with new antitrust and cybersecurity enforcement actions, causing significant market disruption and plummeting stock prices.
ftc Lina Khan Officially Takes Helm as FTC Chair Lina Khan takes the oath of office to become the new chair of the Federal Trade Commission. Her leadership marks a significant shift in the agency's approach to tech industry regulation.
lina khan Progressive Tech Critic Lina Khan Takes Helm as FTC Chair The Senate confirms Lina Khan in a 69-28 vote, and President Biden immediately elevates the 32-year-old antitrust scholar to lead the Federal Trade Commission.