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UK Government Backs Payment Processors in Adult Content Ban

10/9/2025

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UK government will not intervene in payment processors blocking adult content.
Visa and Mastercard faced backlash after delisting adult games on Steam and Itch.io.
A petition with 10,000 signatures calls for action.
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) notes the issue affects sites beyond adult content.
The government emphasizes a diverse economy and the development of Open Banking.

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Story summary

UK government will not intervene in payment processors blocking adult content.
Visa and Mastercard faced backlash after delisting adult games on Steam and Itch.io.
A petition with 10,000 signatures calls for action.
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) notes the issue affects sites beyond adult content.
The government emphasizes a diverse economy and the development of Open Banking.