Remove Law Remove Proposal Remove Russia
article thumbnail

Apple and Google must allow developers to use other payment systems, new Korean law declares

The Verge

The bill is now expected to be signed into law by President Moon Jae-in, whose party championed the legislation. The law comes as a blow to Google and Apple who both require in-app purchases to flow only through their systems, instead of outside payment processors, allowing the tech giants to collect a 30 percent cut.

article thumbnail

Senators Urged To Protect NGOs Via Systems, Staffing, Sanctions

The NonProfit Times

Rutzen proposed a series of initiatives, including calling for the U.S. Gigauri testified that Georgian citizens had been struggling against the anti-NGO laws influenced by Russia which “… amplify Russian anti-Western disinformation, cultivate social division and undermine partnership with the U.S.

Georgia 80
professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Leaked Uber Files reveal history of lawbreaking, lobbying and exploiting violence against drivers

TechCrunch

The Uber Files, which were originally shared with The Guardian and the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists , show a company that has knowingly broken laws, gone to extreme lengths to avoid justice, secretly lobbied governments, received aid from top politicians and exploited violence against drivers to drum up business.

Files 99
article thumbnail

Daily Crunch: Corporate management startup Ramp doubles its valuation to $8.1B with new financing

TechCrunch

Tech talent flees Russia : As the Russian invasion of Ukraine grinds along, technology companies of all sizes are trying to figure out how to handle their business operations and staff. Short and to the point today: Follow our newest hire, the excellent Jacquelyn Melinek , who joined the TechCrunch+ team as a senior crypto reporter.

article thumbnail

Daily Crunch: Citing ‘global market uncertainties,’ Sea flatlines Shopee India

TechCrunch

This is after Apple adjusted its most recent offer , with TechCrunch reporting the amended proposal “should result in definitive conditions for dating-app providers.” The company could face more fines if regulators don’t agree.

India 83
article thumbnail

Joe Biden invokes Defense Production Act for EV batteries and clean energy

The Verge

During his remarks, Biden announced a full ban on imports of Russian oil and energy products as an additional step in holding Russia accountable for its invasion of Ukraine. High-purity nickel is a key component of rechargeable batteries, and about 20 percent of the world’s nickel supply comes from Russia.

Product 94
article thumbnail

US weighs potential regulations on Chinese drones

TechNode

The department is seeking public feedback by March 4 on proposed measures to secure the drone supply chain, warning that drones from China and Russia could potentially be remotely accessed and manipulated, exposing sensitive US data.

Russia 72