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Italy Opens Probe into Activision Blizzard Game Currencies
Original: Italy Probes Activision Blizzard Game Currencies
Italian authorities have launched an investigation into Activision Blizzard's in-game currencies, according to the headline. No further details are available about which games, practices, or laws are at issue, but the move signals growing regulatory scrutiny of virtual currency systems used in major video games. The news is being picked up in technology and gaming circles.
Why now: Regulatory scrutiny of video game monetisation and virtual currencies is a hot topic, and a national probe into one of the world's biggest game companies naturally draws attention.
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- Italy Probes Activision Blizzard Game Currencies · Technology Org
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