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The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the individual authors and contributors as of the date of publication and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the Blockchain Game Alliance, its members, partners, or affiliates. Regulatory frameworks applicable to blockchain technology and gaming are subject to change and may evolve differently across jurisdictions.  \nThis Report does not create, and should not be construed as creating, any attorney-client or advisory relationship. While reasonable care has been taken in preparing this Report, the BGA and the contributors make no representations or warranties as to its accuracy or completeness and disclaim all liability arising from reliance on its contents. Readers are strongly encouraged to seek independent legal, regulatory, tax, and professional advice before taking any action based on the information contained in this Report.  \nTABLE OF  \nCONTENTS  \n01  \n02  \n03  \n04  \n05  \n06  \nFOREWORD  \nPREFACE  \nINTRODUCTION  \nARE DIGITAL ASSETS IN GAMES SECURITIES, COMMODITIES, OR SIMPLY GAME ITEMS?  \nAT WHAT  \nPOINT DO IN-GAME ASSETS BECOME REGULATED ASSETS?  \nWHEN DOES BLOCKCHAIN GAMING CROSS INTO GAMBLING?  \nWHAT DO PLAYERS ACTUALLY OWN?  \nHOW ARE DATA, DIGITAL IDENTITIES, AND MINORS PROTECTED IN BLOCKCHAIN GAMING?  \nHOW SHOULD STUDIOS PREPARE FOR THE CONVERGENCE OF AI AND BLOCKCHAIN GAMING?  \nFUTURE-PROOFING BLOCKCHAIN GAMING: LEGAL PRIORITIES FOR THE NEXT FIVE YEARS  \nABOUT BGA & CONTRIBUTORS  \nFOREWORD  \nThe games industry has always been a space where creativity, technology, and commercial innovation converge at scale. Today, it also serves as a stress test for the digital economy. This is especially clear in blockchain-enabled games and game related infrastructure; where complex systems such as tokens, payments, wallets, identity, data, and AI operate together in live, consumer-facing environments.  \nAt Xsolla, we see this complexity every day. We support billions in transactions across the global games ecosystem and work with studios and platforms that are already navigating a fragmented and often outdated regulatory landscape. What was once experimental is now part of daily operations. This shift demands urgency.  \nCHRIS HEWISH  \nPRESIDENT, XSOLLA  \nAs gaming becomes more integrated with financial technology, it increasingly intersects with areas like finance, consumer protection, data privacy, and intellectual property. These issues are not abstract. They are embedded directly into the design and delivery of interactive experiences.  \nThis is why the questions explored in this report are so timely and important. Asset classification, ownership rights, and the role of AI are just some of the issues shaping how games are developed, how companies are structured, and how digital economies scale. The answers to these questions carry immediate implications.  \nThe industry can’t afford to wait for regulatory perfection. Players are participating now. Studios are building now. Capital is moving now. The decision in front of us isn’t whether to innovate or comply. It’s whether we approach regulation with intention or fall into fragmented and reactive responses.  \nThis report provides the clarity needed to move forward. By asking the same foundational questions across jurisdictions, the Blockchain Game Alliance has created a global snapshot of regulatory thinking. It offers a practical reference point for developers, platforms, and investors to make informed decisions.  \nAt Xsolla, we believe that companies best positioned for sustainable success are those that treat regulation as part of the design process. 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