Nine gaming companies face EU scrutiny over virtual currencies
( September 30, 2026, 09:54 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Nine video game companies face coordinated EU consumer protection investigations into their use of in-game virtual currencies, the European Commission said. Authorities will examine pricing, unwanted currency purchases, withdrawal rights and safeguards for children. A separate action involving Activision Blizzard also covers gamers’ personal-data collection, addictive design and parental controls.Statement follows. The Joint Statement of the Consumer Protection Cooperation Network is attached....
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