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Elon Musk's X fined €120m over 'deceptive' blue ticks

December 5, 2025

Elon Musk's social media platform X has been fined €120 million by the European Union for allegedly deceiving users with its paid blue tick verification system. The EU claims that X does not effectively verify the identities of users, leading to increased risks of scams and impersonation fraud.

A screenshot of Elon Musk's X profile is zoomed in on his acunt name and handle, with a X blue check mark beside it

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Key Highlights

X fined €120 million by the EU for deceptive blue tick badges.
The European Commission states that X's verification process does not meaningfully verify user identities.
The fine is intended to address risks of scams and impersonation fraud linked to paid blue ticks.
US Vice President JD Vance criticized the EU's actions, arguing they punish free speech.

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Elon Musk's X fined €120m over 'deceptive' blue ticks

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Elon Musk's X fined €120m over 'deceptive' blue ticks

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