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  • February 05, 2026

    DOJ Urges Court To Reject Live Nation's View Of Meta Ruling

    Enforcers told a New York federal court to reject Live Nation's interpretation of a ruling in an antitrust case against Meta Platforms, saying that claims against the live entertainment giant do not have to accuse it of charging different venues different prices.

  • February 05, 2026

    Bessent Knocks 'Nihilist' Crypto Critics Of Market Reg. Bill

    U.S. Department of the Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday defended Republican-backed legislation to regulate crypto markets as critical to the future of digital assets in the U.S., telling senators that industry players who are holding out "should move to El Salvador."

  • February 05, 2026

    6 Questions For Incompas CEO Chip Pickering

    The surge of artificial intelligence and tech-driven communications has Incompas CEO Chip Pickering leading an expanded mission, widening the broadband infrastructure trade group's focus to the energy sector for its role in advanced telecom networks.

  • February 05, 2026

    Polymarket Hit With Class Action For 'Disguising' Sports Bets

    Prediction market company Polymarket has been hit with a class action suit in New York federal court targeting its sports event contracts, which the suit alleges are disguised sports gambling offers meant to evade state regulation and scrutiny.

  • February 05, 2026

    Energy Dept. Defends University Grant Cost Cap To 1st Circ.

    The U.S. Department of Energy urged the First Circuit to overturn a Boston federal judge's decision to block its attempt to cap reimbursable indirect costs for research grants awarded to colleges and universities, arguing it acted in line with its regulations.

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