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New legislation is putting social networks in the crosshairs

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) addresses an audience in Washington, DC. He’s the force behind new legislation targeting social networks | Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Earlier this week, in discussing Facebook’s settlement with the Federal Trade Commission over privacy violations, I lamented that the United States is governing technology platforms through fines rather than laws.

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UK-based fintech startup Revolut launches commission-free US stock trading service, including the ability to buy fractions of shares (Ryan Browne/CNBC)

Ryan Browne / CNBC: UK-based fintech startup Revolut launches commission-free US stock trading service, including the ability to buy fractions of shares  —  KEY POINTS  —  Revolut users will be able to buy a fraction of shares in U.S. companies through its trading platform.  —  British fintech firm Revolut … UK-based fintech startup Revolut launches

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