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So Much to Gain, Everything to Lose
From the Introduction to Bulletproof Your Marketplace If you’re reading this, chances are you’re either building a marketplace or already operating one. First of all—congrats. That means you’re part of a $3.6 trillion global economy that’s reshaping how we live, work, and connect. But while there’s enormous opportunity in building a marketplace or digital platform, there’s also a ticking clock on when—not if—something will go sideways. I wrote Bulletproof Your Marketplace b
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4 days ago3 min read


The age of the checkbox is over: Strategic imperatives for Latin-American platforms
Author: Dmytro Sashchuk Introduction In 2026, digital businesses in Latin America face a transformative regulatory shift, redefining compliance standards. Passive approaches, such as basic checkbox age verification, are no longer sufficient. New laws, including Brazil’s Digital Statute of Children and Adolescents and Colombia’s Ley 2489 , are the first steps towards introducing stricter, auditable controls aimed at safeguarding minors and ensuring digital safety. This evolut
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6 days ago3 min read


We bought a verified bank account online. Financial institutions should be terrified
Account farmer: Hi sir available… We can deal with 50/50 amount..It’s better if you agree… If you agree will proceed now… Let me if agree? We will build trust.. Shall we proceed? “Just chill out bro.” The lackadaisical nature of these criminals is truly outrageous, but it also points to the reality behind this epidemic: illegal account selling is hiding in plain sight. At Resistant AI, our Threat Intelligence Unit is focused on researching and investigating fraudsters as wel
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Feb 510 min read


Preparing for the Digital Regulatory Future: A Practical Guide for Marketplace & Platform Leaders
Written by Jeremy Gott schalk As digital platforms become increasingly central to economic activity, 2026 is shaping up to be a year of significant regulatory evolution - especially across the UK and EU. Deloitte’s Digital Regulatory Outlook 2026 highlights how policymakers are recalibrating the rules that govern digital ecosystems and underscores what leaders of marketplaces and digital platforms need to do now to stay ahead of compliance risks and turn change into a strate
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Jan 263 min read


FTC Cranks Up Enforcement on Consumer Reviews — Here’s What Marketplaces and Platforms Need to Know
Written by Jeremy Gott schalk If you run a marketplace or digital platform, you already know consumer reviews aren’t just “nice to have” — they’re mission critical. Reviews drive discovery, build trust, and shape purchase decisions. But with that power comes risk. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is now signaling it intends to enforce its Consumer Review Rule in earnest — and that’s a big deal for every platform operator. On December 22, 2025, the FTC sent warning letters
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Jan 123 min read


Risk Management as a Competitive Advantage: A Strategic Advantage for Mobility Platforms
In the fast-moving world of modern mobility, risk is everywhere — from vehicle damage and driver safety and regulatory shifts. But for today’s mobility platforms, risk management isn’t just about protecting against what could go wrong. It’s about designing smarter, more resilient systems that help everything go right. Proactive risk planning and smart insurance design can do more than shield companies from loss. It can increase operational efficiency, attract customers and st
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Nov 10, 20252 min read
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