In its judgment of 5 March 2026 (C‑472/24), the ECJ decided on how trading in in-game assets against conventional currencies should be treated for VAT purposes: The VAT exemption for transactions involving means of payment does not apply, nor is the trade to be treated as a transfer of a (multi-purpose) voucher. The decision affects not only gaming platforms and professional traders, but also marketplaces, developers, and investors in the sector of digital goods. Particularly relevant is the rejection of VAT exemption and margin scheme.