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Consumer Protection Cooperation Network published key principles on in-game virtual currencies

On 21 March 2025, the Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) Network, supported by the European Commission, adopted a set of principles related to the use of virtual currencies in online games. The principles are based on existing European Union cons…

Scope

Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
software provider: other software
Implementation Level
supranational
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
consumer protection authority

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2025-03-21
adopted

On 21 March 2025, the Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) Network, supported by the European Comm…