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EU Designates WhatsApp Channels as VLOP Under Digital Services Act

EU Designates WhatsApp Channels as VLOP Under Digital Services Act

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Global Cryptocurrency

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2026-01-26 19:22:02

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Meta's WhatsApp channels now face stringent EU content moderation rules after being classified as a Very Large Online Platform. The designation applies only to broadcast channels used by public figures and media outlets—not private chats—and follows Meta's disclosure of 46.8 million monthly channel users in H2 2024.

The move coincides with EU regulators targeting Elon Musk's X platform over AI-generated sexual deepfakes. Brussels' aggressive enforcement of the DSA has drawn U.S. criticism, with the WHITE House accusing the bloc of weaponizing regulations against American tech firms.

For crypto markets, the ruling underscores tightening scrutiny of social platforms that increasingly serve as crypto news vectors. Tokens like DOGE, SHIB, and PEPE—often promoted via viral channels—could face volatility if content restrictions impact speculative HYPE cycles.

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