EU Cracks Down on Gaming Companies Over Virtual Currency Practices [2026 Update]

As originally reported by TalkEsport, the European Union’s Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) Network announced a coordinated investigation on September 30 targeting nine gaming companies, including the developers behind Valorant, Minecraft and Clash of Clans. Regulators argue that the extra layer of in‑game currencies obscures true spending, making it harder for consumers to gauge real‑world costs. The action could compel publishers to reveal prices in fiat currency at the point of sale, a shift reminiscent of recent monetisation overhauls in other titles such as the . Industry observers also note parallels with the skin‑economy surge, suggesting that any pricing transparency mandates may reverberate across digital asset markets.