EU May Designate Roblox and ChatGPT as VLOPs Under the DSA
Roblox and ChatGPT may receive DSA VLOP and VLOSE designations, triggering enhanced EU systemic-risk, audit, and transparency duties.
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MiCA Reform Signals New EU Rules for Stablecoins and Tokenized Payments
The EU may reconsider MiCA’s treatment of non-EU stablecoins and assess rules for tokenized payments and deposits.
Commission Challenges TikTok’s Privacy Protections for Minors
The Commission’s preliminary TikTok findings show that easily disabled privacy defaults may not satisfy the DSA’s child-protection requirements.
EU Imposes €890 Million Fine on Google for DMA Breaches in Search and Google Play
The Commission fined Google €890 million under the DMA over alleged self-preferencing in Search and anti-steering restrictions in Google Play.
Commission Imposes €550 Million DSA Fine on AliExpress
The Commission fined AliExpress €550 million for DSA failures in assessing and mitigating risks from illegal, unsafe, and counterfeit products.
Commission Launches EU AI Cybersecurity Action Plan
The Commission’s AI cybersecurity Action Plan coordinates EU actors to manage risks from advanced AI models and strengthen digital resilience.
EU Plans MiCA Review for Stablecoins and Tokenization
The EU may revise MiCA to regulate non-EU stablecoin issuers and address tokenized payments, deposits, and emerging payment infrastructure.
EU General Court Upholds Apple DMA Gatekeeper Designation
The EU General Court upheld Apple’s DMA gatekeeper designation for iOS and the App Store, supporting the Commission’s approach to core platform services.
EU Considers Social Media Age Restrictions for Minors
The EU is considering age-based social media restrictions for children, supported by privacy-preserving age assurance and stronger platform duties under EU digital law.
EU Warns Meta Over Addictive Facebook and Instagram Features
The Commission preliminarily finds that Facebook and Instagram’s addictive design may breach the DSA’s systemic-risk duties, exposing Meta to fines of up to 6% of global turnover.