Atari enters the cryptocurrency market with Atari Token

Atari, the maker of iconic video games such as Pac-Man and Pong, plans to issue its own cryptocurrency called Atari Token, according to a recent announcement. Atari, which bought 15 shares, licensed its brand to the company. Implying the project in a statement they made in December, the digital entertainment platform has accelerated its preparations with Atari Token.

Atari enters the crypto money industry with Atari Token

Atari president and CEO Frederic Chesnais said in a statement. “Our goal will be to create the best value by taking a strategic position with our assets and our Atari brand with limited cash risk.” He said.

Atari chose the name Atari Token, a currency he used to make in-game purchases.. It is said that the company, which chose Atari Token as its name, is a very appropriate choice. He said he plans to integrate it with the partnership. The announcement last week also discussed the creation of a second cryptocurrency to be used with the online casino plan. It is said that it will also launch a second crypto currency, Pong Token. Details of the launch of the cryptocurrency casinos will be announced soon.

Comparing to KodakCoin

With Atari’s announcement, many people started comparing Atari Coin with the photography giant Kodak’s KodakCoin. The sale of KodakCoin, which was planned to go on sale in January, was postponed and no other date was given.

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