A comparative analysis of blockchain and competition law in the European Union and the United States: decentralization, data accumulation and collusion.

Mak, Charles Ho Wang

Abstract

This article compares how competition authorities in the EU and US approach the challenges of blockchain technology, including its potential to foster collusion and cartels. The author suggests regulatory reforms such as a multi-stakeholder approach, dialogue with blockchain developers, and transatlantic collaboration.

Citation

MAK, C.H.W. 2024. A comparative analysis of blockchain and competition law in the European Union and the United States: decentralization, data accumulation and collusion. European competition law review [online], 45(7), pages 323-329. Available from: https://uk.westlaw.com/

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Jun 20, 2024
• Online Publication Date: Jun 20, 2024
• Publication Date: Jul 31, 2024
• Deposit Date: Jun 25, 2024
• Publicly Available Date: Jun 21, 2025
• Journal: European competition law review
• Print ISSN: 0144-3054
• Electronic ISSN: 2754-1711
• Publisher: Sweet and Maxwell
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 45
• Issue: 7
• Pages: 323-329
• Keywords: European Union; Competition law; Information technology; Blockchain technology; Digital economy
• Public URL: https://rgu-repository.worktribe.com/output/2382513
• Publisher URL: https://uk.westlaw.com