The European Commission imposed a fine of 120 million euros on social media platform X, owned by Elon Musk, for violating European digital services regulations. This is the first sanction from Brussels against this platform under the new regulatory framework. The two-year investigation concluded that X's verification system is misleading. According to the Commission, the well-known blue checkmark suggests that a real and verified user is behind it, which is not always the case. This lack of clarity, according to community sources, can mislead users about the authenticity of accounts. Another reason for the fine is the absence of an accessible ad repository for users. The Commission emphasizes the importance of having a public database of ads, especially to detect fraud or identify misleading political advertising. The lack of transparency in this regard hinders independent oversight and analysis of advertising activity on the platform. Additionally, Brussels criticizes X for refusing to provide researchers access to public data, such as interactions with posts. This restriction, according to the European executive, obstructs the study of key phenomena such as social polarization, the impact of social media on mental health, or the dissemination of certain content. The fine is divided into 45 million euros for the verification system, 40 million for the lack of an ad repository, and 35 million for the refusal to share public data. The Commission argues that the penalty is proportionate and based on the severity of the violations, not the size of the company. Although the amount may seem low, Brussels insists that violating regulations is more costly than complying with them. This is the first time X has received a fine under the digital services law, but the Commission is conducting two other investigations into the platform: one related to the management of illegal content and another regarding changes to its algorithm. According to community sources, the lack of access to public data also prevents third parties from independently analyzing the impact of X's algorithm. The decision comes just days after U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick suggested that reducing tariffs on aluminum and steel could depend on the EU softening its digital rules, arguing that they particularly affect U.S. companies. However, Brussels has reaffirmed its right to legislate sovereignly in digital matters.