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Gambling on random Pokémon cards: Onchain gagcha hits record high as crypto sinks

Cointelegraph·July 16, 2026·1 min read
Gambling on random Pokémon cards: Onchain gagcha hits record high as crypto sinks

Users spent a record $324 million on onchain gacha in June, despite Bitcoin hitting a 21-month low. The gambling mechanic, involving random Pokémon card packs, has become a major business. The surge highlights continued onchain activity even as crypto prices decline.

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