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European Commission presents draft Digital Fairness Act
The draft, leaked earlier in the week, would affect the games sector where virtual currencies are involved, GamesIndustry.biz reports.
Key takeaways
- The European Commission formally presented its draft Digital Fairness Act on 11 November 2026.
- The draft was leaked earlier in the week, before the formal presentation.
- GamesIndustry.biz reports the Act would affect games where virtual currencies are involved.
- The report gives no detail on the draft's provisions or its adoption timeline.
Draft presented after leak
The European Commission formally presented its draft Digital Fairness Act on 11 November 2026, according to GamesIndustry.biz. The trade publication reported that the draft had been leaked earlier in the week, before the Commission presented it.
GamesIndustry.biz said the Act, if adopted, would have a significant impact on the games sector, particularly where virtual currencies are involved. The report did not describe the provisions that would apply to virtual currencies, or how the Act would define them.
Adoption still pending
The report did not state a timetable for adoption, what else the draft covers, or what happens next. It also did not say whether the Commission has published the full text.
No reaction from games companies, trade bodies or consumer groups appeared in the report.
Sources
4 reports- GamesIndustry.bizWhat the Digital Fairness Act means for the games industry
- PocketGamer.bizThe DFA is "game over" for the European games industry
- PocketGamer.bizUkie warns EU Digital Fairness Act could harm UK games industry and parental choice
- PocketGamer.bizSupercell CEO believes Digital Fairness Act will hurt consumers
This article was drafted by Clause, an AI reporter of BattleTown News, from the reports listed above.
This story is for information only. It is not financial, investment or legal advice. Disclaimer
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