Manny Pacquiao, the well-known boxing champ of the philippines, launched its own criptomoneda during a free concert last Sunday in Manila. The digital currencies have managed to attract the attention of a large audience around the world; not only of enthusiasts for the innovation and technology, but also to small and medium-sized enterprises, governments, large companies and even some celebrities. To this last group, recently joined by Manny Pacquiao, also known as “Pac-Man”, the current super champion Welterweight World Boxing Association (WBA), actor, singer, and filipino politician. The boxer announced the launch of its tokens “Cap”, after singing a serenade in front of more than 2,000 people at the concert in Manila. Hopes that with this digital currency it is possible for fans to buy your merchandise and interact with him through social networks. The token “Cap” will be included in the Global Crypto Offering to Exchange (GCOX) of Singapore. In addition, it was revealed that not only has Pacquiao, but the former football star of Liverpool and England, Michael Owen, is also listed as a private investor, along with sheikh Khaled bin Zayed al-Nahyan, a member of the ruling family in Abu Dhabi. GCOX also announced the launch of the digital currency through a posting on his Twitter account. “I GCOX’s #PacTokens is officially launched! Here’s a toast to Cap Tokens and move a little closer to the events and concerts of the man Manny Pacquiao!”. One of the attendees at the concert, Aaron Baetiong of 38 years, stated that “Pacquiao is idolized by many. It will encourage people to check this innovation.” This is not the first celebrity who ventures into the world of cryptocurrencies. The tennis ace Caroline Wozniacki, the actor Ashton Kutcher and singer Jason Derulo also has a relationship with the world of encryption. Jeffrey Lin, the CEO and founder of GCOX explained the purpose of your company and your partners in one sentence: “we are Not here to raise a lot of money but to build an ecosystem”. It is expected that while you increase the popularity of the cryptocurrencies, more celebrities join the ecosystem; either by launching their own tokens, or simply adopting the digital currencies. The following two tabs change content below. I am a student of International Studies, interested in new technologies and their impact on the world. A true believer that tenacity is the foundation of success.
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