General · 26 June 2026
Meta's new app faces UK rules check over 'points system'
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People using a new forecasting app could face tighter oversight if British authorities examine how it operates. Meta is developing a standalone smartphone app called Arena, using a points system instead of cash at first, according to a New York Times report published on Tuesday. British regulators are expected to examine whether the service falls under existing rules.
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