Posts Tagged ‘Gatekeepers’
The European Commission Opened Investigations on Hyperscalers to Curb Unfair Practices
The European Union wants to implement its law to level the playing field and regulate the digital sector. Hyperscalers Amazon and Microsoft will be the focus of the investigations launched by the European Commission (EC) under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). EC’s press release dated 18 November 2025 stated that the EC has opened three…
Read MoreArtists Don’t Need Gatekeepers Anymore; They Must Take Control of Their Work in the Digital Age
In today’s world, artists must be able to produce and distribute their work themselves, and the technology at hand makes it both possible and essential. I believe deeply in nurturing creative voices. But I also believe that talent alone will not carry anyone through a career in the arts. Over decades, I watched how the…
Read MoreChanging The Gatekeepers in Switzerland: Democratizing Access to Silicon Valley and Giving New Meaning to Impact Investing
In Switzerland, a country renowned for its robust financial services and dominant banking sector, venture capital has traditionally played a secondary role, with limited access for individual investors, overshadowed by structured products and conservative investment strategies. Harder still is access to Silicon Valley deals and funds. This landscape, however, is gradually transforming, thanks to visionary…
Read MoreByteDance, 5 US Big Tech Named ‘Gatekeepers’ Under EU’s Digital Markets Act; Samsung Dodges Bullet
KEY POINTS The ‘gatekeepers’ have six months to provide a detailed compliance report to the European Commission Samsung was not included in the list as it provided “justified” arguments to show its internet browser was not a gateway Failure to comply may result in fines of up to 10% of the company’s total worldwide revenue…
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