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As anti-fraud systems across major platforms are upgraded, account linkage has become a leading cause of account suspension. Sellers should use browser fingerprinting and device isolation to keep multi-store operations compliant.
To mitigate gambling risks, TikTok Shop Southeast Asia has issued a new rule banning random card-opening activities with blind-box characteristics in livestreams. Violators will face penalties.
Amazon is facing a class-action lawsuit over its “Subscribe & Save” program. Plaintiffs allege that the program raised prices without sufficient notice, misleading consumers into paying more than market prices.
As the FTC intensifies its crackdown on fake reviews, sellers need a compliant review-acquisition system focused on authenticity and timeliness to avoid potentially substantial fines.
Cross-border e-commerce services provider Linkage Global received a Nasdaq notice for failing to meet the minimum bid-price requirement after its share price remained below $1 for 30 consecutive trading days. The company faces delisting risk and must take measures within the specified period to raise its share price and maintain its listing.
VALIS International released a guide to registering U.S. companies for non-U.S. residents, providing a detailed comparison of the advantages and disadvantages of LLCs in Delaware and Wyoming. The guide aims to help cross-border e-commerce sellers balance compliance, privacy protection, and bank-account access.
TikTok Shop UK will implement a new inactive and dormant store policy on June 11. Stores with no operational activity for an extended period will be flagged and may face feature restrictions, so sellers should log in regularly or maintain their products to keep accounts active.
The EU will implement a one-click returns requirement on June 19, requiring all online stores to provide a clear, easy-to-use return button so consumers can exercise their withdrawal rights as easily as they place an order. Sellers must complete system and return-process compliance updates before the deadline.
Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology has submitted a draft revision to the Postal Law requiring all mailed parcels to be linked to the sender’s verified identity. The measure aims to enable traceability throughout the logistics lifecycle, requiring cross-border sellers to support system integration and compliance changes.
As of June 1, Amazon has further restricted ASIN creation permissions. For all brands enrolled in Amazon Brand Registry, suppliers must receive formal authorization as a “Reseller” or “Brand Representative” or they will be unable to create new ASINs.
The State Council has issued its first unified administrative regulation on outbound investment, aiming to strengthen overseas service systems, improve management, and enhance risk prevention. The regulation will provide clearer legal safeguards for companies expanding overseas.
The China Consumers’ Association released its annual report, noting that counterfeit health food sales are a serious problem in cross-border ecommerce and a challenge for consumer rights protection. The report recommends strengthening enforcement against illegal online consumer activities.
Colorado’s governor vetoed SB 26-134, drawing praise from the Electronic Transactions Association, which said the decision protected local consumers, small businesses, and jobs. The veto avoided potential negative effects on the payments industry and the e-commerce transaction environment.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis vetoed SB 26-134, a bill previously viewed as potentially disrupting electronic payment systems and increasing costs for small businesses. The Electronic Transactions Association supported the decision, saying it protected payment-system stability and small-business interests.
The White House issued new rules aimed at strengthening customs enforcement by increasing bond requirements and enhancing importer data reporting, ensuring that cross-border trade complies with U.S. law.
Amazon has updated its ASIN creation policy, requiring all sellers creating branded products to hold an official role assigned through the Brand Registry. The move targets unauthorized reselling and marketplace disorder while improving listing quality.
Amazon requires Fulfilled by Merchant (FBM) sellers to ensure their SKU handling times are accurate by June 29 to comply with order management policies and avoid account-health issues caused by shipping delays.
At a WTO meeting, China expressed serious concerns about the EU’s draft amendments to its Cybersecurity Law and the Industrial Accelerator Act, arguing that they contain discriminatory provisions restricting Chinese companies’ access to the EU market.
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) found regulatory shortcomings in 60 economies regarding bans on imports of forced-labor goods and proposed action under Section 301. The move could subject relevant imports to stricter scrutiny or trade restrictions.
Walmart has launched a new service integrating in-store restaurants with express delivery to improve the customer experience.