Microsoft sets record for biggest tech deal ever, topping Dell-EMC merger in 2016
Microsoft's agreement to pay almost $69 billion for Activision Blizzard marks the highest price ever paid by a U.S. tech company in an acquisition.
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Apple says antitrust bills could cause 'millions of Americans' to suffer malware attacks
Apple has drawn scrutiny from regulators in the past few years over its control of the App Store, which is the only way to install software on an iPhone
SoFi stock soars after clearing final regulatory hurdle to become a bank
Shares of SoFi rallied on Tuesday following news that the fintech cleared its final regulatory hurdle in becoming a bank.
FTC, DOJ seek to rewrite merger guidelines, signaling a tougher look at large deals
The request for comment contains an entire section of questions devoted to digital markets.
Microsoft's $68.7 billion deal for Activision once again shows big tech's dominance over legacy media
Microsoft takes big $68.7 billion swing on video game company Activision Blizzard while legacy media stays on sidelines
Larry Fink says the next 1,000 unicorns will be green energy companies
In his carefully watched annual letter, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said the potential for start-ups and investors in climate technology is unprecedented.
Starbucks expands coffee delivery and services in China through tie-up with Meituan
The partnership with Meituan comes as Starbucks faces increasing competition from well-funded domestic tea and coffee chains in China such as HeyTea and Manner.
Shopify steps up China expansion through tie-up with e-commerce giant JD.com
The tie-up marks a significant step up in China expansion for Shopify and is another step in JD's internationalization efforts.
Turkish mobile gaming start-up defies economic turmoil to hit a $2.75 billion valuation
Mobile gaming — and tech more broadly — is proving to be a bright spot in an otherwise hellish economic landscape in Turkey.
Italy has quietly become one of Big Tech's most prolific antagonists
Italy’s antitrust watchdog slapped Amazon with a hefty $1.28 billion fine in December — but that's only its latest salvo in a string of moves against Big Tech.
Fines for breaches of EU privacy law spike sevenfold to $1.2 billion, as Big Tech bears the brunt
EU data protection authorities have handed out a total of $1.2 billion in fines over breaches of the bloc's GDPR law since Jan. 28, 2021.
From 6G to big data, China is looking to boost tech's share of its economy
The ambition highlights China's push to get ahead in new technology as it continues a rivalry with the U.S. in areas from semiconductors to AI.
Bitcoin millionaires are moving to Puerto Rico for lower taxes and island living
The U.S. territory has crypto-friendly policies, including huge tax breaks to those who spend at least 183 days on the island each year.
Autonomous driving start-up Wayve bags $200 million from Microsoft, Virgin and Baillie Gifford
London-based Wayve has been backed by a host of big name investors in a funding round that brings total investment in the company up to $258 million.
Amazon and DraftKings were among suitors keen on The Athletic before sale to The New York Times
The Athletic considered a variety of merger and alternative funding options before agreeing to sell to The New York Times.
Ford signs five-year payments deal with Stripe for e-commerce drive
The tie-up marks one of the biggest client wins yet for Stripe, and forms part of Ford's turnaround plan under CEO Jim Farley.
Meituan backs A.I. chip start-up as Chinese tech giants pour money into semiconductors
China has made boosting self-sufficiency as well as research and development into semiconductors a top priority, prompting tech giants to invest into chips.
Amazon halts plan to stop accepting Visa credit cards in the UK
Amazon was expected to prevent Brits from using a Visa-issued credit card on its platform from Jan. 19.
How the U.S. fell behind in lithium, the 'white gold' of electric vehicles
The U.S. used to be a global leader in lithium production, but now has fallen way behind. Several domestic projects are in the works, but will it be enough?
State AGs appeal dismissal of their antitrust suit against Facebook
The states, led by New York Attorney General Letitia James, argued the judge wrongly dismissed their case.
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