Valve Cracks Down on CS:GO Traders, Banning 40 Accounts Linked to Cryptocurrency Laundering Scheme

Valve, the publisher of popular first-person shooter game Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS: GO), has taken action against around 40 CS: GO traders who allegedly have ties to gambling sites involved in a cryptocurrency laundering scheme.

CS:GO, known for its extensive skin trading economy, has been plagued by both legitimate and illicit money-making activities over the years. Recently, Valve has banned several prominent trader accounts, including those associated with CSGORoll, a platform where players can purchase in-game skins using real-world currency.