Tag: Facebook
US: Facebook buys Chainspace
Facebook is making a big push into blockchain technology with some new hires, according to reports. The company recently hired four people who were...
Germany: FCO to hold press conference on Facebook decision
The Bundeskartellamt will hold a press conference on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at 10am (GMT+1) to conclude its Facebook investigation.
The president of the Federal...
Germany: Facebook reportedly faces multiple data probes: Bloomberg
According to Bloomberg, Facebook is days away from receiving the final ruling in a German probe into how the social network uses peoples data.
The...
US: Delrahim says Facebook integration will be checked by DOJ
US antitrust chief Makan Delrahim says the Justice Department (DOJ) will be watching Facebook's messaging integration, reported Bloomberg.
Speaking at the State of the Net...
US: FB’s plan to merge messaging services may raise antitrust concerns
Facebook’s reported plans to integrate its three messaging platforms could lead to additional regulatory scrutiny.
The New York Times reported on Friday, January 25, that...
US: Facebook to merge WhatsApp, Instagram, and Messenger chats
The New York Times is reporting that Facebook plans to combine messaging services across its applications, merging chats from WhatsApp, Instagram, and Messenger. A...
US: Advocacy groups call on FTC to break up Facebook
Facebook is facing breakup calls from a handful of advocacy groups that want the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to explore breaking up the social...
US: Regulators eye “record” Facebook fine
Regulators in the US have reportedly met to discuss levying fines against social media giant Facebook, a punishment that could be sizable in scope...
Germany: Facebook will work to combat election interference
Facebook will partner with German officials ahead of the European Union elections in May to crack down on fake accounts and misinformation.
Facebook COO Sheryl...
Germany: Watchdog to order Facebook to end “some” of its user...
Facebook may face action from Germany’s antitrust watchdog. According to Reuters, the German antitrust watchdog is planning to order Facebook to stop gathering “some”...
