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Akon

Nebula Genomics Lets You Turn Your DNA Into an NFT
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Nebula Genomics Lets You Turn Your DNA Into an NFT
Startup Nebula Genomics has partnered with Oasis Labs and musician Akon to offer the first DNA NFT. The project aims to offer users complete control over their genetic informa...
Nebula Genomics Lets You Turn Your DNA Into an NFT
By CoinDesk Staff
May 26, 2021 at 4:56 p.m. UTC
May 26, 2021
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Akon at the MTV EMAs in 2019
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Music Mogul Akon Gets In on the NFT Action with AkoinNFT Platform
It has been a challenging time for creatives. NFTs have seen growth by creating opportunities for struggling artists and their fans.
Akon at the MTV EMAs in 2019
By Tanzeel Akhtar
Apr 1, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Apr 1, 2021
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World renowned musician, producer and philanthropist Akon believes digital transformation will reshape Africa's emerging economies.
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Africa
Akon: Crypto Can Give Africa Financial Freedom
The revolutionary power of blockchain will play a significant role in the golden age of African development.
World renowned musician, producer and philanthropist Akon believes digital transformation will reshape Africa's emerging economies.
By AkonJon KarasLynn Liss
Dec 18, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. UTC
Dec 18, 2020
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Crypto Across Emerging Markets with Leigh Cuen: Akon's Akoin Project
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Crypto Across Emerging Markets With Leigh Cuen: Akon’s Akoin Project
It’s been said that the killer use-case for crypto is in emerging markets. We bring experts from around the world in to talk about crypto adoption in their local economies. Jo...
Crypto Across Emerging Markets with Leigh Cuen: Akon's Akoin Project
By CoinDesk Staff
May 29, 2020 at 5:26 p.m. UTC
May 29, 2020
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Crypto Across Emerging Markets with Leigh Cuen: Akon's Akoin Project
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Crypto Across Emerging Markets With Leigh Cuen: The Akoin Project
What happens when a celebrity launches his own cryptocurrency and establishes his own town in Africa? In this segment we join rapper Akon and Akoin Director Jon Karas as they...
Crypto Across Emerging Markets with Leigh Cuen: Akon's Akoin Project
By CoinDesk Staff
May 12, 2020 at 1:39 p.m. UTC
May 12, 2020
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Hip-hop artist Akon is the latest celebrity to join the cryptocurrency industry, setting his sights on Africa with his Akoin token project. (Credit: Shutterstock)
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Africa
Why Binance and Akon Are Betting on Africa for Crypto Adoption
Demand for bitcoin is surging in Ghana, Nigeria and Kenya, attracting investment from the cryptocurrency exchange Binance and a token project by Akon.
Hip-hop artist Akon is the latest celebrity to join the cryptocurrency industry, setting his sights on Africa with his Akoin token project. (Credit: Shutterstock)
By Leigh Cuen
May 6, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. UTC
May 6, 2020
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Love It or Hate It, Akon's 'Crypto Wakanda' Is Coming
Akon is creating a new cryptocurrency founded to empower youth all over the African continent which has some hopeful and others skeptical.
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By Christine Kim
Jun 28, 2018 at 9:45 p.m. UTC
Jun 28, 2018
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Singer Akon Announces Cryptocurrency and Plans for Real-Life 'Wakanda'
Add Akon to the list of celebrities who are launching their own cryptocurrencies.
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By Muyao Shen
Jun 20, 2018 at 2:45 p.m. UTC
Jun 20, 2018
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