Hmm.. Sounds like the only way to truly resolve this conflict is allowing players to earn top rewards without the restrictions that come with certain payout timezones. Like letting people take the reward for the highest rank they achieve each day.
Problem is, EA would have to shell out more prizes. That means a greater number of crystals overall, which is more convenient for players who won't have to purchase as many crystals, and could easily stockpile them for events.
This could be balanced out by lowering the reward pools, but as a player who ranks 1st daily, I can't support that kind of transition. So, I vote keep it the way it is ;)
