European regulators just slapped X with a massive $140 million penalty. The charges? Misleading users through their verification system and blocking third-party access to platform data. This marks another escalation in the ongoing tension between tech giants and EU authorities over transparency standards. The dual violation highlights how platform governance continues to draw regulatory fire—especially around badge authenticity and data accessibility. Worth watching how this impacts similar cases across the industry.
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DevChive
· 12-08 15:23
The EU is really ruthless this time, dropping $14 billion directly... But to be honest, using a verification system to deceive and cutting off data interfaces—X is pretty dirty with both of these moves.
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BearMarketBard
· 12-08 09:01
The EU is trying to cash in again, and this time Musk is really getting the short end of the stick.
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MultiSigFailMaster
· 12-05 16:03
The EU is really going hard this time, hitting with $140, but X is still doing whatever it wants.
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LightningLady
· 12-05 15:55
The EU's move is pretty ruthless, slashing 14 billion directly. X is really in for it this time.
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GateUser-00be86fc
· 12-05 15:50
€14 billion fine, the EU is really tough. X really crossed the line this time.
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WhaleWatcher
· 12-05 15:49
This EU fine has been a long time coming, in my opinion. That verification system on X really confused everyone, and blue checkmarks are everywhere.
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ZKProofster
· 12-05 15:49
tbh the verification badge theater was always sketchy... technically speaking, you'd think a platform claiming transparency standards would actually implement proper cryptographic primitives for authenticity proof instead of just slapping checkmarks around like candy. but nah, they built the whole thing backwards.
European regulators just slapped X with a massive $140 million penalty. The charges? Misleading users through their verification system and blocking third-party access to platform data. This marks another escalation in the ongoing tension between tech giants and EU authorities over transparency standards. The dual violation highlights how platform governance continues to draw regulatory fire—especially around badge authenticity and data accessibility. Worth watching how this impacts similar cases across the industry.