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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

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

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

Faulty baby pacifiers. Toxic children’s raincoats. Cosmetics with banned chemicals. These are just some of the products recently purchased through an EU-wide mystery shopper operation on major e-commerce platforms Temu and Shein.  The findings may have widespread implications for e-commerce platforms. Keep reading to learn more about the investigation, the potential financial penalties, and the best approaches for mitigating your risk against the sale of dangerous products. W

In the fast-paced world of digital platforms and the sharing economy, founders and executives are often focused on innovation, customer acquisition, and rapid scaling. However, one critical area often remains a blind spot: commercial insurance and policy design. In a recent episode of the Bulletproof Your Marketplace  podcast, host Jeremy Gottschalk, CEO of Marketplace Risk, was joined by Garrett Johnson, SVP at Marsh , to dissect this opaque yet vital topic. Johnson, with 26

By Adam Cail, Director of Enterprise Sales, Modulate Ask anyone in risk management or fraud investigation and prevention and they’ll tell...