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Former Coinbase employee pleads guilty to insider trading charges
Ishan Wahi faces a prison sentence of between 36 and 47 months as part of his plea deal.
EU vows to get tougher on Big Tech privacy violations
The EU is taking a tougher stance on Big Tech privacy investigations.
NYC wants all Uber and Lyft cars to be electric by 2030
New York City wants Uber, Lyft and other ridesharing companies to go all-electric by 2030.
House Republicans form panel to shape crypto policy
House Republicans have created a panel to oversee crypto policy, including rules.
NTSB chair says EVs are getting too big and heavy
The NTSB's leader is concerned big, heavy EVs pose a safety risk.
John Deere will let US farmers repair their own equipment
John Deere has agreed to a right to repair promise, albeit under plenty of political pressure.
The FCC wants carriers to notify you sooner when there's a data breach
The FCC has proposed rules that could let carriers alert you to data breaches much sooner.
Apple fined $8.5 million in France over targeted App Store ads (updated)
Apple is facing a $8.5 million fine in France for allegedly gathering data for targeted App Store ads without permission.
Meta fined $414 million in EU for requiring personalized ads
Meta has been hit with a $414 million fine in the EU for allegedly forcing personalized ads on Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp users.
Apple is reportedly preparing to allow third-party app stores on iOS
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is reportedly preparing to open iOS to competing app stores in an effort to placate European lawmakers.
EU's 'right to be forgotten' now extends to inaccurate claims about people
An EU court has ordered companies like Google to pull search results about people when they're proven to be 'inaccurate,'
EU will reportedly bar Meta from requiring personalized ads (updated)
The EU is reportedly set to bar Meta from requiring that you accept personalized ads.
Google sued by FTC and seven states over 'deceptive' Pixel 4 ads
Google and iHeartMedia have been sued for allegedly running misleading Pixel 4 ads.
FCC cuts off a voice provider for failing to protect against robocalls
The FCC has cut off a voice provider that didn't do enough to block robocall scams.
The FCC is cracking down on ringless voicemail spam
The FCC is cracking down on ringless voicemail spam that clutters your inbox.
The FCC's new, more accurate broadband maps may lead to improved coverage
The FCC has finally shared new broadband maps that (theoretically) improve internet coverage.
US safety watchdog warns against Onewheel boards after reported ejection injuries
A US safety commission has warned against using Onewheel boards following reports of injuries and deaths, but the company has rejected demands for a recall.
Elizabeth Warren wants regulators to examine Big Tech's expansion into autos
Elizabeth Warren is asking the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice to look into Google, Apple and Amazon’s expansion into the automotive industry.
FTC says ed tech company Chegg exposed data belonging to 40 million users
The FTC has taken action against education provider Chegg for allegedly 'careless' data security that exposed data for over 40 million users.
FCC proposes rules to prevent fake emergency alerts
The FCC has proposed rules that could limit false emergency alerts meant to create panic.