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Valve Battles PayPal Bank Over Steam Transaction Block
8/15/2025
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Story summary
- Valve reported that a PayPal acquiring bank blocked Steam transactions over explicit content concerns.
- Currencies affected include all except Euros, British Pounds, and Japanese Yen.
- Valve contests Mastercard's claims, asserting that payment processors referenced brand risk rules.
- The situation may relate to ongoing debates regarding NSFW content on gaming platforms.
