Kashcoin Launches for the Music Industry
DJ Lethal and Justin Lally have launched an altcoin for the music industry called Kashcoin. Users will be eligible for deals and perks. The goal is to introduce music lovers to cryptocurrency. The currency will be available on multiple cryptocurrency exchanges starting this week for trading, according to a press release. A Music Industry Altcoin. Represented by the symbol KASH, Kashcoin is intended for use across the music industry by bands and music lovers in concerts and festivals, for purchasing records, clothing and merchandise. The platform intends to offer music lovers something....
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