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Musician Akon Working On Cryptocurrency 'AKoin'

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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Platinum-selling artist Akon is working on a new business venture.

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He's launching his own cryptocurrency called "AKoin."

Akon says "AKoin" will be the currency for his futuristic town under development in Senegal.

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When asked how the currency will work, Akon replied, "I come with the concepts and let the geeks figure it out."

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