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EU Slaps €700M Fine on Apple and Meta for Violations

4/24/2025

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EU Fines Tech Giants

The EU has hit Apple with a hefty €500 million fine and Meta with €200 million for breaching the Digital Markets Act. Apple was penalized for blocking developers from offering better deals outside its App Store, while Meta's "pay for privacy" scheme violated data consent regulations. Both giants must comply within 60 days to avoid even harsher penalties, intensifying the ongoing transatlantic tensions.

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Lagarde Unveils Digital Euro

The European Central Bank, led by President Christine Lagarde, is set to unveil the Digital Euro by October 2025, promising a secure payment solution for 350 million citizens in the Eurozone. Yet, as excitement builds, critics voice worries over privacy and control, echoing ongoing debates surrounding digital currencies in the U.S.

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EU Fines Tech Giants

The EU has hit Apple with a hefty €500 million fine and Meta with €200 million for breaching the Digital Markets Act. Apple was penalized for blocking developers from offering better deals outside its App Store, while Meta's "pay for privacy" scheme violated data consent regulations. Both giants must comply within 60 days to avoid even harsher penalties, intensifying the ongoing transatlantic tensions.

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