EU Fines Google €890 Million as Google Play Ruling Could Benefit Brokers and Crypto Apps

EU fines Google €890 million under the Digital Markets Act for restricting app developers from directing users to cheaper payment options outside Google Play and for favouring its own services in Search results. The ruling requires Google to allow steering to alternative purchasing channels within 60 days, creating an opening for fintech, broker and crypto apps to route payments outside Google's billing system.

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