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Europe’s Video Games Industry Concerned by Court of Justice Judgement on Schrems V Facebook Data Case

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Europe’s video games industry is disappointed at today’s important decision by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in the long-running Schrems v. Facebook Ireland case (Case C-311/18) that jeopardises the ability of European companies to continue to transfer data between EU Member States and the US. The CJEU has ruled that, whilst data transfer agreements used by Facebook and other companies to share European users’ digital data with third countries are valid so long as the country “ensures an adequate level of data protection”, the EU-US Data Protection Shield (otherwise known as the Privacy Shield), that provides companies on both sides of the atlantic with a clear and cost-effective mechanism to comply with data protection requirements, has been ruled invalid.
The Court of Justice ruled that “the limitations on the protection of personal data arising from the domestic law of the United States on the access and use by US public authorities (. . .) are not circumscribed in a way that satisfies requirements that are essentially equivalent to those required under EU law”.
ISFE CEO Simon Little said: “A solution must be found. The transfer of data between the EU and the US is crucial to the full functioning and continued growth of Europe’s €21bn-strong video games industry. Our industry is fully committed to the security of player data and supports the European Commission’s work to modernise European data protection rules and to improve the mechanisms for transferring data to third countries, but today’s decision is a blow to the ability of European games companies to reach a global market.”
EGDF COO Jari-Pekka Kaleva said: “The free flow of data between Europe and the US is crucial for game developer studios. This ruling by the CJEU has the potential to create a significant regulatory market access barrier for European SMEs operating in global digital markets and it will adversely impact anyone working in Europe’s digital economy. Government officials and policy makers in Washington and in Brussels need to act quickly to build a new, more reliable framework for data transfers securing high standards on privacy and enabling the much-needed digital growth on both sides of the Atlantic.”
Source: Latest News on European Gaming Media Network
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Gainr Acquires JanusDeFi to Power AI Stablecoin Factory and Protocol Tokenomics
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Gainr.ai today announced the acquisition of JanusDeFi, a research-led institutional DeFi infrastructure company specialising in AI-powered stablecoin engineering and tokenomics design. The move brings the JanusDeFi team, led by Dr Stylianos Kampakis, one of the earliest academic researchers in tokenomics, into the Gainr ecosystem as part of its expanding decentralised finance architecture.
The acquisition strengthens Gainr’s technical and research capabilities, integrates JanusDeFi’s AI-driven Stablecoin Factory into the Gainr Protocol, and supports the Gainr token pre-sale in early 2026.
Theo Koumis, Founder and CEO of Gainr.ai, commented: “We’re delighted to welcome Dr Kampakis and the JanusDeFi team into Gainr. Their expertise in institutional tokenomics and AI-based stablecoin systems perfectly complements our mission to create a smarter, more transparent, and data-led financial ecosystem. This acquisition accelerates our ability to deliver innovative, compliant, and sustainable solutions for decentralised finance.”
Dr Stylianos Kampakis, CEO of JanusDeFi, added: “Joining Gainr allows us to scale our vision faster and with greater impact. We’ve spent years researching how AI can optimise financial systems, from stablecoin mechanisms to governance modelling. Within the Gainr ecosystem, those ideas can now move from lab to market. It’s a natural alignment of innovation, trust, and long-term purpose.”
Dr Kampakis is a PhD graduate from University College London, MSc from the University of Edinburgh, and advisor to the London Business School’s Data Science Department and will continue to lead on AI tokenomics strategy and institutional integration within Gainr’s expanded R&D division.
This acquisition advances Gainr’s roadmap to build a fully integrated decentralised ecosystem of combining AI, DeFi, and real-world asset infrastructure to deliver scalable, data-driven stability solutions.
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UniPin Empowers Korean Game Publishers to Expand into Southeast Asia and India
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UniPin, the leading digital entertainment enabler in Southeast Asia and India, hosted a seminar in Seoul titled “Expanding Beyond Borders: Real-Life Insights to Grow Your Business in SEA & India” on October 23 in Gangnam, South Korea. The event brought together over 50 professionals from Korea’s gaming and digital content industries, offering direct, data-backed insights into two of the fastest-growing gaming markets in the world.
As the market leader with over a decade of operational experience across 34+ countries, UniPin shared real-time market knowledge and actionable insights to help Korean game publishers understand the unique dynamics of Southeast Asia and India, from player behavior and cultural preferences to monetization and payment ecosystems.
The Market Trends & User Insights session highlighted the rapid rise of Southeast Asia’s mobile-first audience and India’s expanding gaming economy. Drawing from real market experience, UniPin shared practical strategies to help publishers localize, engage players, and drive sustainable growth across both regions.
In the Marketing & Payment Systems session, UniPin showcased its deep expertise in community-driven marketing and payment solutions, demonstrating how its integrated ecosystem and strong local presence enable global publishers to enter and scale effectively in these high-potential markets.
“Our goal is to help global partners expand with clarity and confidence,” stated by Ashadi, Group CEO of UniPin. “We’re here to share real-world insights, not just data, and empower our partners with the connections they need to grow beyond borders sustainably, authentically and cooperatively.”
The seminar concluded with an open networking session where attendees connected directly with UniPin’s regional experts. “Many participants praised the event as a valuable platform that bridged the gap between Korea’s creative gaming ecosystem and the opportunities in Southeast Asia and India,” explained by Poeti Fatima, GM of UniPin Business Group.
Through initiatives like this, UniPin reaffirms its commitment to empowering global game publishers with the tools, knowledge, and local partnerships needed to thrive in two of the world’s most dynamic gaming regions.
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Wazdan launches €6,000,000 Network Promotion with Halloween Mystery Drop™
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Wazdan, the gain-focused developer, has launched its latest network promotion instalment with Halloween Mystery Drop, offering a staggering €6,000,000 prize pool.
Running from 24th October to 2nd November, the enriched promotional campaign gets operators’ players in the spooky spirit with the supplier’s iconic Mystery Drop mechanic playing a starring role.
In a stylish gameplay upgrade, the seamless bonus system can randomly award players with a special screen that presents a choice of 9 mystery boxes, each revealing an instant cash reward.
Offering its partners’ player bases fresh ways to engage with their favourite Wazdan titles, which are live in over 30 regulated markets, the stylish campaign will also feature special Christmas and Valentine’s.
The second and third phases are set to incorporate the retention-proven Mystery Multiplier Drop mechanic, which sees additional awards being granted based on the player’s bet multiplied by a random number, further boosting the chance of strong win potential.
The latest move from Wazdan highlights its ability to captivate players globally through seamless, intriguing gameplay enhancements to its award-winning slot portfolio.
Andrzej Hyla, Chief Commercial Officer at Wazdan, said: “At Wazdan, we are always looking for creative ways to help our partners boost player engagement, and our Halloween Mystery Drop kickstarts our latest endeavour.
“With €6,000,000 in prizes and a selection of our industry-proven mechanics returning for three major seasonal events, we are ensuring that operators can deliver thrilling, retention-focused experiences right through to the new year. It is an exciting way to celebrate 2025 and keep momentum high into 2026.”
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