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Lionel Messi's transfer was partially paid in cryptocurrency

2021-08-12T09:20:23.267Z


The welcome pack offered to the Argentine star contains “$ PSG” tokens, a cryptocurrency created by the club.


Argentina football star Lionel Messi's transfer to French club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) included payment in "$ PSG" tokens, a cryptocurrency dedicated to club fans, a source close to the club told Reuters. case.

Information confirmed by

Le Figaro

.

PSG said in a statement that the tokens included in their "welcome package", or signing fee, had been issued by Socios.com, which is the provider of tokens for the club's supporters.

The club did not say what percentage of the deal included the chips, but said they received a "large number" of them.

He also did not disclose the entire financial package.

The value of the token soared 130%

Fan tokens are a type of cryptocurrency that allows holders to vote on mostly minor decisions related to their clubs.

PSG have said there has been a high volume of trading of their fan chips after information emerged about Messi's transfer to the club.

“The hype surrounding the club's latest signing during the summer transfer window has sparked a huge wave of interest in $ PSG Fan Tokens, with trade volumes exceeding $ 1.2 billion within days prior to the transfer, ”he explained.

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PSG's token, which has a market cap of around $ 52 million, has climbed more than 130% in just five days, amid speculation about Messi's arrival, to an all-time high of over 60 dollars Tuesday.

Last time around, they were down 10% to around $ 40, according to the CoinMarketCap website.

Changes in the price of Fan Tokens which may have little to do with performance or results on the pitch.

This news brings yet another big name support for these digital assets.

Source: lefigaro

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