Judge Voices Skepticism Over Forced Google Ad-Tech Divestiture
A federal judge expressed reservations about dismantling Google’s advertising operations, citing concerns over delays and potential lack of viable bidders for its ad-exchange technology. The Department of Justice alleges Google dominates the digital ad market, processing 8.2 million ad-space auctions per second, while the company argues for narrower behavioral remedies.
The case highlights escalating regulatory scrutiny of Big Tech’s grip on digital infrastructure—a tension reverberating across crypto markets where decentralized alternatives challenge legacy systems. As authorities dissect centralized ad-tech monopolies, blockchain-based advertising platforms could gain traction among publishers seeking transparency.