The adult entertainment industry is facing another challenge as Mastercard enforces new 'specialty merchant' regulations, forcing creators to adhere to stricter documentation and moderation requirements. This comes on the heels of Mastercard and Visa stopping service to Pornhub nearly a year ago, with no signs of returning.

AVN Stars, an adult platform owned by AVN Media Network, is one of the latest victims of this financial discrimination. Despite being a legal industry, the adult entertainment sector has always struggled with banking issues. Tony Rios, CEO of AVN Media Network, recently stated that they have lost 16 bank accounts in the past year alone.

The impact on creators is devastating. Nikki Kit, a dominatrix who uses AVN Stars, expressed her frustration at not being able to get paid for her legal work. 'It's infuriating that we cannot get paid for doing completely legal work,' she said. The stakes are even higher now, with thousands of creators relying on platforms like AVN Stars.

In an effort to adapt to the changing landscape, AVN has announced that all content on the site will be free starting January 1. Throughout December, models can continue selling their content as usual. However, this move may not be enough to save the platform from the financial constraints imposed by Mastercard and other credit card companies.

The adult industry's struggles with banking discrimination are not new. Rios recalled losing his first bank account in 1996, citing it as a long-standing issue. 'It's just exhausting,' he said. The anti-porn crusade is gaining traction in the public eye, and the effects of this discrimination are being felt across the industry.

AVN Stars is not the only platform affected by these regulations. Unfortunately, even the biggest companies are not exempt from Mastercard's strict guidelines. The adult entertainment industry is calling for change, but it seems that their rights are being stripped away before their very eyes.

As the financial industry continues to discriminate against sex work, creators like Nikki Kit and Tony Rios are left fighting for their right to make a living in a legal industry. It remains to be seen if AVN Stars can find a way to overcome these challenges and continue operating as a viable platform for adult content creators.

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