Bitcoin and Ethereum to Appear in Grand Theft Auto 6, Rumor Has It

Bitcoin and Ethereum to Appear in Grand Theft Auto 6, Rumor Has It

Speculation about cryptocurrency integration in Grand Theft Auto 6 continues to circulate. These rumors have been ongoing for over a year. Now we've got yet another confirmation. Or have we?

A recent tweet reignited the discussion. A Twitter influencer known as Gordon claimed Bitcoin support was "confirmed" in GTA 6. The post quickly gained traction, unsurprisingly.

Gordon's tweet stated, "GTA 6 will enable cryptocurrency payments." It specifically mentioned Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT. The post included a fabricated game trailer.

Despite the viral nature of the tweet, no official confirmation exists.

Rockstar Games and Take-Two have made no announcements regarding cryptocurrency in GTA 6.

The official trailers and statements contain no mention of crypto inclusion. Previous rumors from May 2023 remain unsubstantiated.

The first official GTA 6 trailer, released in December, sparked further speculation. A leaked version featured a "BUY BTC" stamp, likely added by the leaker.

The game's planned 2025 release leaves room for potential crypto integration. Such a move could significantly impact cryptocurrency adoption in mainstream gaming, many analysts think, as the game is immensely popular among children and youth.

However, all claims of confirmed cryptocurrency features in GTA 6 remain unverified.

Official announcements from Rockstar Games or Take-Two are still pending. And it's no wonder, as these guys are never quick to respond. And, honestly, never feel obliged to comment any rumors.

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Alexey Bondarev

Alexey Bondarev is the Head of Content at Yellow.com, having reported on crypto for the last 10 years. He specializes in in-depth Research and Learn pieces, with a focus on analytical reporting, industry context, and the bigger forces shaping crypto, from the AI era and security technologies to fintech innovation. He believes that everything digital will imminently overcome everything analogue and is working hard to make that come true.

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