The United States Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has recently issued a warning through its report, “Banking in video games and virtual worlds,” about potential risks associated with the integration of cryptocurrencies in gaming. The report, unveiled on April 4, scrutinizes the burgeoning trend of digital assets within online gaming ecosystems and virtual environments, underscoring the agency’s concern over scams and the limited consumer protections available. The CFPB’s investigation into the gaming sector reveals an increasing fascination among developers to transform virtual items into tangible assets, bridging the gap between the digital and real worlds. Although these practices are yet