Overview

• The bank’s halt affects all PayPal transactions except those in euros, Canadian dollars, pounds sterling, yen, Australian dollars and U.S. dollars.
• Valve said the decision stemmed from the bank’s unease about adult-themed games it hosts.
• Mastercard denied imposing any content restrictions, affirming that it allows all lawful purchases on its network.
• Neither PayPal nor its acquiring bank has offered a public explanation, deepening uncertainty for Steam customers.
• Developers and industry groups caution that such payment blocks could suppress creativity and destabilize commerce on digital platforms.