UK Appeals court state RuneScape gold counts as property and can be stolen

3 months ago

UK Court of Appeals ruled that MMO currency (like RuneScape gold) can be treated as property and its theft deemed criminal.
Former Jagex developer allegedly stole £543,123 worth of in-game gold, selling it for Bitcoin.
Original verdict dismissed gold as 'pure information,' but the Appeals Court overturned this, classifying it as 'intangible property' under theft laws.
Court emphasized gold's tradeable value both in-game and externally, justifying its classification as stealable property.
The ruling sets a legal precedent, potentially impacting future cases involving in-game currencies and items, including loot box debates.

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