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CFPB Sheds Light on Risks in Crypto-Centric Gaming

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

a year ago


The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is now focusing on crypto-centric gaming, expressing concerns over potential risks and the lack of consumer protection within the virtual gaming space.

The recently released report titled “Banking in Video Games and Virtual Worlds” by the CFPB highlights the increasing trend of linking virtual items in games to real-world value. Although cryptocurrencies in virtual gaming are not yet widespread, their presence is steadily growing.

Even though crypto-centric gaming platforms like Decentraland and The Sandbox are not as popular as mainstream games such as Roblox or Fortnite, the CFPB emphasizes the importance of these platforms. These platforms enable users to convert virtual assets into fiat currency through third-party trading platforms, expanding liquidity in the gaming market.

The report also mentions that some major virtual gaming publishers are considering treating their virtual items as crypto-assets. This allows users to trade these items outside of the game’s ecosystem. Furthermore, various complaints received by the CFPB point out instances of hacking, account theft, and asset losses within games, with consumers expressing dissatisfaction with the lack of support from gaming companies.

Alexander Grieve from Paradigm suggests that reports like the one issued by the CFPB could lead to regulatory actions in the cryptocurrency sphere. The CFPB aims to offer consumer protection against fraudulent activities and scams as digital currencies become more popular in the gaming sector.

In alignment with its increased focus on cryptocurrencies, the CFPB introduced a proposed rule to regulate nonbank financial entities processing a significant number of transactions. While critics argue that the rule oversteps its boundaries by including cryptocurrencies, the CFPB remains dedicated to protecting consumers in the evolving virtual banking space.

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