Akoin
Akoin (AKN) is a cryptocurrency developed by Senegalese-American R&B singer Akon, born Aliaune Damala Badara Akon Thiam, in 2017. Akon is the co-founder and chairman of Akoin along with Jon Karas and Lynn Lisa. [1][2]
Key people | Akon (CEO) |
|---|---|
| Products | Cryptocurrency exchange |
| Website | https://www.akoin.io |
On April 2, 2021, Akon met with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and announced plans to develop a utopian city to be built in Uganda called Akon City. The $6 billion city that Akon proposes is described as a "real-life Wakanda".[3][4]
See also
References
- "Singer Akon Is Launching a Cryptocurrency, Building Senegal City". June 20, 2020 – via www.bloomberg.com.
- "Roll x Akoin Partner to Take Social Money Global - Roll". October 20, 2020.
- "Visiting Uganda, rap star Akon seeks business opportunities". AP NEWS. April 2, 2021.
- "Бутерин представил концепт криптовалютных городов". BeInCrypto (in Russian). 2021-11-02. Retrieved 2021-11-03.
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