Key Highlights from OnlyFans – March 2025 Digest

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1. OnlyFans Fined for Age Verification Violations

In March 2025, UK regulator Ofcom imposed a £1.05 million ($1.4 million) fine on Fenix International Limited, the operator of OnlyFans, for providing inaccurate information about user age verification measures. Initially, the company claimed a 23-year-old verification threshold via selfie, but the actual threshold was 20 years. The issue was temporarily corrected to 23 years and later adjusted to 21 years.

2. OnlyFans Model Charged in Fatal BDSM Session

In California, a tragic incident involving an OnlyFans model, Michaela Rilaarsdam, resulted in charges of second-degree murder. The victim, Michael Dale, died during a BDSM session after being left unattended, wrapped in plastic film. Rilaarsdam received over $11,000 for the session.

3. Jessica Roberts’ Appointment Sparks Debate in Lynnwood

Jessica Ann Roberts was unanimously appointed to the Lynnwood City Council in Washington, but controversy arose when her explicit OnlyFans account became public knowledge. Roberts has since deleted her account to avoid detracting from council duties.

4. OnlyFans Statistics for 2025

By March 2025, OnlyFans reached 3.5 million active content creators, including 1.1 million in the U.S. and 280,000 in the UK. Of these creators, 84% are women, and 78.9% of users are men, indicating substantial growth and popularity.

5. OnlyFans Founder Attempts TikTok Acquisition

The founder of OnlyFans, in collaboration with a cryptocurrency fund, made a late-stage bid to acquire TikTok. Details of the proposal remain undisclosed.

6. Andorra Considers Ban on OnlyFans

The government of Andorra announced plans to explore banning OnlyFans, viewing its services as potentially equivalent to prostitution, which is illegal in the country. Interior and Justice Minister Ester Molné initiated a study on the legal status of online services provided by the platform.

7. Celebrity Engagement with OnlyFans

• Brooke Candy: Known for her work on "Anora," Brooke Candy joined OnlyFans to avoid mainstream censorship and freely share her art.
• Jessie Cave: Actress Jessie Cave, known from "Harry Potter," launched an OnlyFans dedicated to hair content, explicitly stating it was non-sexual and focused on hair fetishism.

8. Ukrainian OnlyFans Model Incident in Dubai

A Ukrainian OnlyFans model was found critically injured by a roadside in Dubai after attending a party. Her family fears she may have been a victim of violence and exploitation.

9. Controversy Around Lily Phillips’ Plans

British adult actress Lily Phillips sparked public debate after announcing controversial plans to participate in sexual activities involving hundreds of men in a single day. Her statements drew widespread attention and criticism.

These events highlight various complex and diverse issues associated with OnlyFans, from legal challenges and societal discussions to personal initiatives by users.