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OnlyFans Institutes Criminal Background Checks for US Creators
OnlyFans will screen creators in the United States for criminal convictions, CEO Keily Blair has announced in a post on LinkedIn.
Pornhub, Stripchat: VLOP Designation Based on Flawed Data
In separate cases, attorneys for Pornhub and Stripchat this week told the EU’s General Court that the European Commission relied on unreliable data when it classified the sites as “very large online platforms” (VLOPs) under the EU’s Digital Services Act, news organization MLex reports.
How to Stay Legally Protected When Policies Get Outdated
The adult industry has long operated in a complex legal environment subject to rapid change. Now, a confluence of age verification laws, lawsuits, credit card processing and data privacy rules has created an urgent need for all industry participants — from major platforms to independent creators — to review and potentially overhaul their legal and operational policies.
Pornhub Launches 'Shorties' Vertical Video Feed
Pornhub has introduced its new Shorties scroll-based vertical video feed.
Op-Ed: The Guardian's XBIZ Amsterdam Podcast Dismisses Creators' Experiences
British newspaper The Guardian’s podcast coverage of XBIZ Amsterdam 2025 purports to investigate the power dynamics of today’s online adult industry. Instead, it ignores creators’ voices, airs tired and outdated preconceptions about the business, and rehashes the unsupported claims of anti-pornography crusaders.
Update: Pornhub Will Not Block Ohio, Despite AV Law
Pornhub parent company Aylo will not block access to its websites in Ohio, despite new state age verification rules that came into effect Sept. 30.
Pineapple Support to Host 'ADHD-Friendly' Support Group
Pineapple Support is hosting a free online support group for performers with ADHD.
Judge Dismisses Some Claims in 'Children of Pornhub' Trafficking Suit
A United States district judge on Friday dismissed some but not all claims against Aylo in a long-running case involving CSAM allegations featured in the influential 2020 New York Times article “The Children of Pornhub.”
Pornhub Shuts Down Access in Ohio Over Age Verification
Aylo began geoblocking Pornhub across the state of Ohio on Tuesday, as the state’s age verification law goes into effect.
Arcom to Expand AV Enforcement to Smaller Adult Sites
The president of French media regulator Arcom revealed on Thursday that the agency plans to escalate its enforcement of age verification rules to include smaller adult sites, starting in late 2025 or early 2026.
Pornhub to Shut Down Access in Arizona Over Age Verification
Aylo will geoblock Pornhub across Arizona starting Sept. 26, when the state’s age verification law, HB 2112, goes into effect.
Aylo, Woodhull Freedom Foundation to Tackle Online Censorship in Virtual Seminar
Aylo and Woodhull Freedom Foundation will co-host a virtual panel addressing online censorship on Sept. 30.
CAM4 Debuts 'Erotic Stories' Series
CAM4 has launched “Erotic Stories,” a new fantasy series featuring narrated clips inspired by user-submitted scenarios.
Estella Bathory Launches 'Meat Juice' Paysite
Estella Bathory has launched her new production company and paysite, Meat Juice.
Serenity Cox Reflects on Trading Scrubs for Adult Stardom
Serenity Cox is halfway through her neighborhood’s Canada Day picnic when she dashes home to chat with XBIZ. She’s sun-kissed and relaxed as she opens up an ice pop and gets comfortable.
Germany Will Block Payments to AV-Noncompliant Adult Sites as of Dec. 1
Starting Dec. 1, Germany will implement new rules prohibiting financial institutions from providing payment services to adult sites deemed to have inadequate age verification systems and making it easier for the government to target websites mirroring the content of such sites.
European Commission to Assess Pornhub, XVideos, XNXX Compliance With Digital Services Act
The European Commission plans to conduct a study to determine how well adult sites Pornhub, XVideos and XNXX are addressing illegal content and other potential harms under the EU’s Digital Services Act.
German Higher Court Upholds Ban on PornHub, YouPorn
The Higher Administrative Court of Rhineland-Palatinate on Thursday upheld a “network ban” on Aylo-owned adult sites Pornhub and YouPorn for failing to comply with German age verification regulations.
Is Your Retail Business Sextech-Ready?
Sextech isn’t just a niche novelty anymore; it’s the future of sexual wellness. From wearable sex toys that provide biofeedback to interactive sex toys with AI capabilities, sextech has made significant progress over the past few years.
Report: VPN Downloads Soar in UK Following Age Verification Deadline
Virtual private network apps, which can be used to circumvent geo-specific age verification requirements, are topping Apple App Store downloads in the U.K. in the wake of new Online Safety Act rules, the BBC is reporting.