Akon
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 information and combat consumer genetic test kits that monetize users' information. Nebula Genomics CEO Kamal Obbad and Oasis Labs COO Anne Fauvre-Willis join "First Mover" to explain the project. Plus, their thoughts on why genetic information should be put on the blockchain forever.
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: Crypto Can Give Africa Financial Freedom
The revolutionary power of blockchain will play a significant role in the golden age of African development.
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. Join Akon and Akoin Director Jon Karas as they talk about the Akoin project and the goal of crypto in Africa. B-Block Ray Youssef, Paxful C-Block Christina Lomazzo, Unicef
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 talk about the Akoin project, which plans to partner with local authorities in two cities, one in Senegal and the other in Kenya.
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.
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.
Singer Akon Announces Cryptocurrency and Plans for Real-Life 'Wakanda'
Add Akon to the list of celebrities who are launching their own cryptocurrencies.
