Messaging platform Kik is launching its own digital currency
Kik is venturing into new territory.
The messaging service announced on Thursday that it was launching its own digital currency, called "Kin" that can be used to buy services on its platform.
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Users will be able to use Kin to buy games, live video streams and other digital products.
Kin will be created on the Ethereum blockchain — a rival to Bitcoin — and is expected to make its debut some time this year.
“Kik will be the largest install base of cryptocurrency users in the world,” said Kik's CEO Ted Livingston, according to a Bloomberg report.
"Kin, on day one will be the most-used cryptocurrency in the world." Read more...
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