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California's COMPETE act: key antitrust changes ahead

22 August 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

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22 August 2026

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regulatory

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Fintech

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United States

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Fusion42 · 22 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

California's COMPETE Act is poised for a Senate floor vote, proposing significant expansions to the state's antitrust law by including single-firm conduct claims and limiting private legal actions to public prosecutors only.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Antitrust enforcement in California is tightening with the COMPETE Act expanding scrutiny to single-firm conduct and shifting enforcement to state prosecutors. If you operate in California’s fintech or digital markets, recheck your market strategies and compliance to avoid new risks before January 2027.

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