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US accuses Visa of debit card monopoly (www.bbc.com)

submitted 1 month ago by pelespirit@sh.itjust.works to c/politics@sh.itjust.works

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It said Visa had punished companies that wanted to use alternative payment networks and paid off potential competitors to keep its hold over the market.

The Department of Justice said the moves had slowed innovation and led to significant additional fees for American consumers and businesses.

Visa said the claims were "meritless" and it would defend itself in court.

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[–] stringere@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Visa said the claims were “meritless” and it would defend itself in court.

Where they will pay a fine for which they've already budgeted.

[–] pelespirit@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

We gotta keep trying though.

[–] stringere@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 month ago

Correct.

Still dispiriting when it plays out that way. Maybe the pendulum is swinging back, though. Recent antitrust cases have shown me a glimmer of hope that my kids might see a better world than I've had to live in.