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🚨🇺🇸 META MONOPOLY UNDER FIRE
Zuckerberg Considered Instagram Spinoff Amid Breakup Fears
2018 memo shows Zuckerberg mulled spinning off Instagram to preempt antitrust scrutiny
FTC aims to unwind Meta’s acquisitions of Instagram & WhatsApp
Zuckerberg: Instagram had a "better camera" than Facebook’s—hence the buy
🔹FTC argues Meta used “buy or bury” to crush rivals, cites failed internal app attempts
🔹Meta denies monopoly, points to rivals: TikTok, YouTube, iMessage
🔹Zuck defends ad load: says some users like more ads; Meta once discussed an all-ad feed
🔹Case reignites under Trump’s second term with GOP pledges to rein in Big Tech
#Meta #FTC #Antitrust #Instagram #Zuckerberg
-Reuters
Zuckerberg Considered Instagram Spinoff Amid Breakup Fears
2018 memo shows Zuckerberg mulled spinning off Instagram to preempt antitrust scrutiny
FTC aims to unwind Meta’s acquisitions of Instagram & WhatsApp
Zuckerberg: Instagram had a "better camera" than Facebook’s—hence the buy
🔹FTC argues Meta used “buy or bury” to crush rivals, cites failed internal app attempts
🔹Meta denies monopoly, points to rivals: TikTok, YouTube, iMessage
🔹Zuck defends ad load: says some users like more ads; Meta once discussed an all-ad feed
🔹Case reignites under Trump’s second term with GOP pledges to rein in Big Tech
#Meta #FTC #Antitrust #Instagram #Zuckerberg
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🔥 Could OpenAI Become the New Owner of Google Chrome? 🔥
1. Antitrust Blow
– A U.S. federal court found Google guilty of abusing its market power: Chrome could be 'taken away' from the company.
2. Candidate for Purchase
– Bloomberg reports: if the court orders the transfer of Chrome, OpenAI is seriously considering the possibility of acquiring the browser.
3. Why Does OpenAI Need Chrome?
• To integrate ChatGPT and other AI services directly into the browser interface
• To gain access to billions of users worldwide
• To strengthen competition with Google in the fields of search and internet services
4. Possible Consequences
• For Google: a serious blow to the advertising and search ecosystem
• For OpenAI: a new channel for monetization and data collection
• For the market: acceleration of innovations in browser technologies and AI
5. What’s Next?
– Google’s appeals, FTC decisions, potential competition condition requirements, and — most importantly — user reactions.
🧐 Short Conclusion: if the court hands Chrome over to someone else, the game in the browser and AI market could change dramatically.
#OpenAI #Google #Chrome #antitrust #technews
1. Antitrust Blow
– A U.S. federal court found Google guilty of abusing its market power: Chrome could be 'taken away' from the company.
2. Candidate for Purchase
– Bloomberg reports: if the court orders the transfer of Chrome, OpenAI is seriously considering the possibility of acquiring the browser.
3. Why Does OpenAI Need Chrome?
• To integrate ChatGPT and other AI services directly into the browser interface
• To gain access to billions of users worldwide
• To strengthen competition with Google in the fields of search and internet services
4. Possible Consequences
• For Google: a serious blow to the advertising and search ecosystem
• For OpenAI: a new channel for monetization and data collection
• For the market: acceleration of innovations in browser technologies and AI
5. What’s Next?
– Google’s appeals, FTC decisions, potential competition condition requirements, and — most importantly — user reactions.
🧐 Short Conclusion: if the court hands Chrome over to someone else, the game in the browser and AI market could change dramatically.
#OpenAI #Google #Chrome #antitrust #technews
Crypto on the Brink? Ripple’s Bold Move Could Spark a Digital Apocalypse
Ripple is reportedly eyeing a takeover of Circle — the force behind USDC — and legal experts are sounding the alarm. If the issuer of XRP succeeds, it would become the largest asset issuer on every major blockchain, sending shockwaves across the crypto world.
MetaLeX Labs founder Gabriel Shapiro warns:
“This isn’t just a merger — it’s a potential crypto apocalypse.”
Why? Such a move could centralize power like never before, crushing competition and innovation in its path. Regulators like the DoJ and FTC are likely watching closely, with antitrust sirens blaring.
Ripple’s history of aggressive influence — including its anti-Bitcoin mining campaign — only adds fuel to the fire.
Coinbase vs Ripple: The Acquisition War is ON.
Ripple’s rejected $5B offer was just the beginning. With deep XRP reserves, they’re not backing down.
If Ripple wins, the stablecoin landscape may never be the same.
Revolution — or ruin?
MetaLeX Labs founder Gabriel Shapiro warns:
“This isn’t just a merger — it’s a potential crypto apocalypse.”
Why? Such a move could centralize power like never before, crushing competition and innovation in its path. Regulators like the DoJ and FTC are likely watching closely, with antitrust sirens blaring.
Ripple’s history of aggressive influence — including its anti-Bitcoin mining campaign — only adds fuel to the fire.
Coinbase vs Ripple: The Acquisition War is ON.
Ripple’s rejected $5B offer was just the beginning. With deep XRP reserves, they’re not backing down.
If Ripple wins, the stablecoin landscape may never be the same.
Revolution — or ruin?
Ripple Buying Circle Could Trigger ‘Crypto Apocalypse,’ Warns Legal Expert
A potential acquisition of Circle by Ripple Labs could lead to a “crypto apocalypse,” according to MetaLeX Labs founder Gabriel Shapiro. In a recent statement, the prominent crypto lawyer raised alarm bells about the massive antitrust implications such a merger could trigger.
If Ripple — issuer of the XRP token — were to acquire Circle, the company behind USDC, it would immediately become one of the most powerful asset issuers across all major blockchains. Shapiro argues this could create unprecedented centralization, threatening competition and innovation in the crypto space.
“Making Ripple the largest asset issuer on every blockchain would obviously be disastrous and anticompetitive,” Shapiro stated, warning that U.S. regulators like the DoJ and FTC would likely step in over antitrust concerns.
He also criticized Ripple’s history of using its influence against rivals — citing its 2022 anti-Bitcoin mining campaign, co-led by Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen and Greenpeace, as an example of aggressive FUD tactics.
Circle, currently being courted by both Ripple and Coinbase, must tread carefully. Shapiro urged the company to consider the Revlon doctrine, which obligates directors to secure the best outcome for shareholders — and that includes factoring in potential regulatory pushback.
Notably, Ripple’s initial $5 billion offer was reportedly rejected for being too low. However, its large XRP reserves give it significant purchasing power, keeping it in the running.
Meanwhile, Coinbase is still seen as the frontrunner, according to Fortune, but this acquisition race is far from over.
If Ripple succeeds, it may reshape — or destabilize — the stablecoin landscape.
#Ripple #CryptoNews #Antitrust #Coinbase #CryptoApocalypse
A potential acquisition of Circle by Ripple Labs could lead to a “crypto apocalypse,” according to MetaLeX Labs founder Gabriel Shapiro. In a recent statement, the prominent crypto lawyer raised alarm bells about the massive antitrust implications such a merger could trigger.
If Ripple — issuer of the XRP token — were to acquire Circle, the company behind USDC, it would immediately become one of the most powerful asset issuers across all major blockchains. Shapiro argues this could create unprecedented centralization, threatening competition and innovation in the crypto space.
“Making Ripple the largest asset issuer on every blockchain would obviously be disastrous and anticompetitive,” Shapiro stated, warning that U.S. regulators like the DoJ and FTC would likely step in over antitrust concerns.
He also criticized Ripple’s history of using its influence against rivals — citing its 2022 anti-Bitcoin mining campaign, co-led by Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen and Greenpeace, as an example of aggressive FUD tactics.
Circle, currently being courted by both Ripple and Coinbase, must tread carefully. Shapiro urged the company to consider the Revlon doctrine, which obligates directors to secure the best outcome for shareholders — and that includes factoring in potential regulatory pushback.
Notably, Ripple’s initial $5 billion offer was reportedly rejected for being too low. However, its large XRP reserves give it significant purchasing power, keeping it in the running.
Meanwhile, Coinbase is still seen as the frontrunner, according to Fortune, but this acquisition race is far from over.
If Ripple succeeds, it may reshape — or destabilize — the stablecoin landscape.
#Ripple #CryptoNews #Antitrust #Coinbase #CryptoApocalypse
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