Digital Services Act
EU defends Digital Services Act in first review as free-speech critics and U.S. officials raise alarms
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The European Commission’s first report on the Digital Services Act, published Monday, describes the law as “content‑agnostic” and aligned with fundamental rights, while civil society groups and U.S. officials warn it could chill speech and burden American tech firms.
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has voiced concerns over the European Union's Digital Services Act, warning it could eliminate space for controversial digital ideas. In a recent social media post, he advocated for greater user empowerment instead. This comes amid a surge in privacy-focused cryptocurrencies in 2025.
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