Now that you say that, I would also have to agree with the second scenario in which casinos and cryptocurrencies have gone hand in hand since their inception. I am not sure if this reflects positively on the cryptocurrency community nor the gambling community but I guess one of the good things is that crypto has added value thanks to all the online crypto casinos.
It also seems to explain why the exchanges are using marketing tactics which are usually native to casinos.
Cryptocurrency owners are gambling by nature and like to take risks. The one who does not take risks does not buy cryptocurrency. In addition, anonymity is valued as highly in cryptocurrencies as in casinos, because no one wants to show their big prizes. Money loves silence.