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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Entertainment
Niloy Chakrabarti

Bitcoin in GTA 6? The Potential Impact of Bringing Crypto to the World's Biggest Game

Gaming has paved the way for new tech. Will Rockstar normalize blockchain and digital ownership for millions? (Credit: Rockstar Games Website)

Rockstar Games finally confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI pre-order will start on 25 June after a long delay. The announcement had a surprising effect on crypto markets, with GTA 6 and Rockstar-themed meme coins surging across exchanges within hours.

As we near one of the most anticipated game launches in history, multiple dead tokens somehow reached multi-week highs, which was further supported by social media hype and rumours around in-game Bitcoin rewards, a Vice City token, and a virtual economy you can actually cash out.

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