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LAST UPDATE: July 26, 2025
Meta to ban political ads in EU due to bloc’s ‘unworkable’ rules
Meta Platforms announced it will cease political, electoral, and social issue advertising in the EU starting October 2025, citing the EU’s new Transparency and Targeting of Political Advertising (TTPA) regulation as overly burdensome.
Insight
Meta’s exit reflects tech firms rejecting regulatory complexity and legal ambiguity. It will likely reduce relevant political messaging reaching European users and escalate tension between platforms and regulators.
Trump Media’s Bitcoin Options Trade Opens Quicker Path to Profit
Trump Media & Technology Group enabled Bitcoin options trading via Truth Finance, accelerating potential revenue from derivatives markets.
Insight
The move targets crypto-aligned investor bases, but raises questions on regulatory exposure and financial risk under a volatile asset structure.
