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EU Targets Gaming Virtual Currencies in Regulatory Crackdown
Minecraft and Candy Crush are among 11 games targeted in new EU virtual currency guidelines that exclude cryptocurrencies.
Trading & Crypto·October 2, 2026·1 hour ago·1 min read·AI Summary
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Regulatory agencies may release detailed implementation guidelines soon, specifying how companies should adapt current offerings. Further enforcement actions or public responses from major game developers would clarify practical consequences moving forward.
The EU virtual currency guidelines exclude cryptocurrencies, leaving tokens outside a regime written for currencies bought with real money inside games.
