FTC DOJ Tech Antitrust News Today
In the United States, two agencies lead antitrust enforcement against technology companies: the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice. This section follows both, tracking their cases and decisions day by day.
Typical stories include monopoly lawsuits against major platforms, merger challenges and approvals, investigations into AI partnerships, consent decrees, and leadership changes at the agencies.
Together, the FTC and DOJ shape how competition works in American tech markets. Founders, investors, lawyers, and policy analysts follow this coverage to anticipate regulatory risk.
2026-07-15
Stripe and Advent have reportedly submitted a joint offer to acquire PayPal. This massive deal would consolidate major payment platforms like Venmo and Braintree under a single corporate umbrella. However, industry observers warn that the acquisition would face severe antitrust scrutiny due to the resulting market concentration in the online payment sector.
Comments2026-07-09
The Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general have secured a right to repair settlement with John Deere. Under the agreement, equipment owners will be allowed to independently fix their own machines without facing corporate restrictions.
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2026-07-02
The Electronic Frontier Foundation submitted a letter to the FTC urging strict enforcement of X's consent order regarding user data privacy. The organization warns that the platform has a continued history of misusing and profiting from user information, necessitating vigilant oversight and strong data safeguards.
CommentsEurope's top court has upheld a record $4.7 billion antitrust fine against Google for anti-competitive practices, dismissing the tech giant's appeal. The ruling solidifies the European Union's strict regulatory stance on major American technology companies. This decision marks a significant victory for European regulators in their ongoing efforts to curb the market dominance of US tech firms.
Comments2026-05-15
The U.S. Department of Justice is demanding that Apple and Google reveal the personal data of over 100,000 users who downloaded the EZ Lynk Auto Agent car-tinkering app. Federal authorities are seeking to unmask these drivers in order to investigate the use of the vehicle modification software.
Comments2026-04-16
Newly unsealed documents from California's antitrust lawsuit against Amazon reveal alleged price-fixing tactics used by the tech giant. The state's Attorney General claims these records demonstrate how Amazon manipulated prices, though the company firmly denies any illegal pricing practices.
Comments2026-04-15
A jury has ruled that Live Nation illegally monopolized the ticketing market, culminating in a landmark antitrust trial after years of regulatory scrutiny. The verdict now sets the stage for a potential breakup of the largest US concert promoter and ticket seller.
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