Key Metrics
15.26
Heat Index-
Impact LevelMedium
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Scope LevelGlobal
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Last Update2025-08-20
Key Impacts
Negative Impacts (4)
Event Overview
Digital commerce can be disrupted by dependencies on third-party payment processors, exposing platforms to operational vulnerabilities when external partnerships experience difficulties. Such interruptions highlight the challenges of maintaining reliable and regionally inclusive financial services in a globalized market, as well as the impact on user accessibility and potential reputational risks arising from payment channel limitations imposed by technical or business constraints.
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Valve Explains PayPal Unavailability for Steam in Several Countries
Valve has provided an explanation for why PayPal is not currently available as a payment option for Steam purchases in a number of countries. The company stated that this unavailability is due to ongoing issues with payment providers, which has affected the ability for users in these regions to use PayPal on the platform.