The European Commission and the European Board for Digital Services support a revised Code of Conduct to counter illegal hate speech online. Integrated with the Digital Services Act, it mandates stricter reporting, monitoring, and transparency from online platforms.
South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission has initiated a consent resolution with Kakao over allegations of unfair supplier practices on its platform. The investigation revealed increased supplier costs linked to mandatory delivery models and higher commission fees.
France’s Data Protection Authority has released new guidelines for integrating SDKs into mobile apps. The rules clarify data privacy responsibilities, require explicit user consent, and mandate strong security measures to ensure GDPR compliance and protect user information.
Sarcuni v bZx DAO (2023) explores liability within Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAOs), highlighting legal challenges in defining DAO membership as a general partnership and addressing security negligence in crypto protocols leading to substantial financial losses.
🏛️ Court: U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
🗓️ Initial Judgment Date: 2 May 2022
🗂️ Case Number: No. 3:2022cv00618 - Document 49 (S.D. Cal. 2023)
📍 Jurisdiction: United States
The Sarcuni v bZx DAO lawsuit questions the applicability of established partnership laws to DAOs and their constituents.
Sarcuni v bZx DAO assesses whether DAO members, akin to general partners due to their token holdings, bear collective liability for negligence, particularly when such oversight results in substantial financial losses.
This litigation highlights the intersection between blockchain technology and established legal principles, prompting a reevaluation of liability, governance, and operational security within decentralised finance (DeFi).
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has launched a Crypto Task Force to develop clear regulatory guidelines, streamline registration processes, and coordinate with federal agencies. This initiative aims to balance innovation with strong investor protection measures.
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission has introduced new cybersecurity and asset protection circular for virtual asset trading platforms. The guidelines mandate strong security monitoring, asset segregation, and due diligence to enhance compliance and consumer protection.
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