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The billion-dollar market behind virtual guns: how counter-strike skins are outperforming stocks

What started as cosmetic add-ons for virtual guns has turned into a multi-billion-dollar economy, one that’s outpacing traditional investments, raising regulatory eyebrows, and, in some cases, fueling alleged money laundering. The Counter-Strike skin marketplace, which gained traction in the early 2010s, has evolved into one of gaming’s most lucrative and unpredictable financial ecosystems.  According to...
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dust2.in broke the news in on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
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