Keywords: Digital platforms


Spain suspends prediction markets polymarket and Kalshi over licensing concerns

Spain has temporarily blocked access to prediction market platforms Polymarket and Kalshi over concerns that the companies were operating without the required gambling licences. According to Spain’s Consumer Rights Ministry, authorities launched an investigation into the two U.S.-based companies......

Delivery Hero shares surge after reports of possible Uber acquisition bid

Shares of Delivery Hero climbed sharply on Monday after reports emerged that Uber had submitted an indicative acquisition proposal for the German-based delivery group. The news pushed Delivery Hero’s stock price to its highest level in approximately eighteen months, reflecting growing investor......

Tech CEOs called to capitol hill for major senate hearing

Leading executives from major technology companies have been invited to appear before the United States Senate for a new oversight hearing focused on the influence and responsibilities of digital platforms. According to congressional sources, the hearing scheduled for June will include the participation......

TikTok challenges EU ‘gatekeeper’ status at Europe’s top court over Big Tech rules

TikTok, owned by ByteDance, has taken its legal battle to the European Union’s highest court in an effort to overturn its classification as a “gatekeeper” under the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), a key piece of legislation designed to regulate major technology companies. The......

Shein and Temu clash in UK court over alleged copyright violations

Fast-fashion giant Shein has accused rival e-commerce platform Temu of large-scale copyright infringement during a legal battle now unfolding before the High Court in London. The dispute marks the latest chapter in the growing global rivalry between the two rapidly expanding online retail platforms,......

Uber Boat expands into leisure travel with new boat rental service in France

Uber is continuing its expansion beyond road transport with a new move into maritime leisure services. Starting in mid-June, the company will launch “Uber Boat” in France, a boat rental service with a skipper, directly accessible through its mobile application. Already active in ride-hailing......

Rave files antitrust lawsuit against Apple over App Store removal

Software company Rave has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple Inc, accusing the technology giant of removing its video-sharing application from the App Store after launching a competing feature. The case, filed in a U.S. federal court in New Jersey, alleges that Apple engaged in anti-competitive......

Spotify launches “verified” label for human artists amid rise of AI-generated music

The Spotify has announced the introduction of a new “verified” label designed to distinguish human artists from music generated by artificial intelligence, as concerns grow over transparency in the digital music industry. The initiative, called “Verified by Spotify,” aims to......

Australia increases pressure on Meta, Google and TikTok to pay media outlets

The government of Australia has introduced a new legislative proposal aimed at strengthening financial obligations for major technology companies such as Meta, Google, and TikTok. The initiative seeks to ensure that digital platforms contribute financially to local news organizations. Under the proposed......