Google Holds Illegal Monopolies in Ad Tech, US Judge Finds

Google Holds Illegal Monopolies in Ad Tech, US Judge Finds

Alphabet’s Google illegally dominates two markets for online advertising technology, a judge ruled on Thursday, dealing another blow to the tech giant and paving the way for US antitrust prosecutors to seek a breakup of its ad products. US District Judge Leonie Brinkema in Alexandria, Virginia, found Google liable for “willfully acquiring and maintaining monopoly … Read more

SEBI Directs Intermediaries to Use Registered Contact Details for Advertising on Social Media Platforms

SEBI Directs Intermediaries to Use Registered Contact Details for Advertising on Social Media Platforms

SEBI on Friday asked registered intermediaries wishing to advertise on social media platforms like Google and Meta to register on these platforms using the contact details such as the email ID and mobile number provided to the markets watchdog. The move is aimed at curbing fraudulent activities in the securities market. This decision came after … Read more