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June 20, 2018

Akon Announces the Launch of His Own Cryptocurrency Akoin

In addition to launching his own cryptocurrency, Akon wants to build a “100% crypto-based city with Akoin at the center of transactional life.” The proposed city will be located outside of Dakar, Senegal. 

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