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Soccer clubs embrace cryptocurrency, but fans are divided

Soccer clubs embrace cryptocurrency, but fans are divided

TOM WILSON and ANNA IRRERA A growing number of major soccer clubs are launching digital coins that allow fans to vote on a variety of minor decisions as the sport faces slumping revenues caused by the coronavirus pandemic. But supporters are divided over the so-called fan tokens. Some appreciate the novel way to engage with their teams - and help make decisions, even if only on small-time matters such as the song played at matches after a goal is scored or images used on social media. Others dismiss the tokens as superficial participation that adds to the already growing costs…
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