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Posted November 27, 2018
Cryptocurrencies and V-Bucks, the in-game currency for the popular battle royale game Fortnite, are reportedly the most sought after monetary items by teenagers this holiday season.
According to the recent “Holiday 2018” report by investment bank and asset management firm Piper Jaffray, teens are seeking the digital forms of money over cash, gift cards and gas money.
V-bucks, which Fortnite players can purchase by the thousand for $9.99, can be used to acquire game items like character skins, season passes and early access to the game’s single-player mode.
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