Federal authorities are stepping up oversight of the vape industry. In September, coordinated DOJ vape raids and FDA vape enforcement actions led to the seizure of more than two million products from five distributors and six retailers across seven states. Officials claimed the businesses had ignored prior warnings and were selling unauthorized vape products without…
The 2025 vape law changes are already in motion: Mississippi will begin delisting non-certified vape products this fall. Alabama is introducing both certification and excise tax laws for vapor products. Nebraska is launching its first ENDS product directory. These aren’t isolated events—they’re signals. The rules around alternative products are consolidating, and states are moving faster…
Trusted advisors spot risks early and solve them before they become liabilities. When you recommend a seamless, audit-ready compliance solution for regulated ecommerce, you show your clients that you understand the stakes and know how to protect their business without slowing it down. Today, compliance is a daily operational requirement. Underwriting standards have tightened. State-by-state…
The UK’s Online Safety Act just went live, bringing with it new age verification rules designed to keep children off adult platforms. But while regulators tighten enforcement, over 400,000 people have raised concerns about privacy. They’re not wrong to worry. Traditional systems often require users to upload government IDs or share sensitive data—leaving them exposed…
If you’re a WordPress developer or agency, you know your job doesn’t stop at great design and smooth UX. Increasingly, your clients are being held to higher standards—around privacy, age and identity verification, and regulatory compliance. But here’s the catch: most of them don’t realize it until it’s too late. The Compliance Blind Spot in…
When your business operates in a high-risk or regulated industry—think age-restricted ecommerce, Web3, or telemedicine—privacy isn’t optional. It’s fundamental. At Token of Trust, we don’t treat data privacy as a bolt-on feature or a legal checkbox. We build privacy into the core of our identity assurance platform from day one. This article breaks down exactly…
If you’re trialing Token of Trust, you’re likely wondering: What does this look like in the real world? You don’t need theory—you need clear, concrete examples of how identity and age verification fit into actual customer journeys. That’s exactly what this article delivers. Whether you’re selling vape products, managing a Web3 wallet, or onboarding users…
Trust starts with familiarity. With a customized verification flow, you build brand recognition, support every user’s language, and guide them with clarity. One of the fastest ways to improve trust and conversion in your verification flow is to make it feel like it belongs to you. Whether you’re running a regulated storefront or onboarding new…
California’s cannabis excise tax rate has officially changed. As of July 1, 2025, the rate increased from 15% to 19% of gross receipts, following the CDTFA’s scheduled adjustment. The update is now in effect and applies to all cannabis and cannabis product sales made at retail. This tax change is part of the state’s broader…
If you’re a Shopify developer or agency partner, you’ve probably heard this from a client: “Can you help us stay compliant with age-restricted product laws?” Maybe it was a vape store, a CBD brand, or a boutique wine shop expanding to new markets. That kind of request likely landed in your lap —along with the…
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