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Akon Crypto City project's dramatic termination in Senegal, showing the shift from a blockchain-driven metropolis to a tourism hub.
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Akon Crypto City’s Dramatic Demise: Senegal Shifts to Tourism Amid Debt Crisis

August 18, 2025 coinpulse_staff

Remember the dream of a real-life ‘Wakanda’ rising from the Senegalese sands, powered by blockchain and fronted by music icon Akon? For seven years, the vision of Akon Crypto City captivated imaginations worldwide. It promised a futuristic, self-sustaining metropolis where transactions would run on Akon’s own digital currency, Akoin, and innovation would flourish. However, that […]

Depiction of the abandoned Akon City project in Senegal, symbolizing the shift from crypto dreams to a new tourism focus.
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Akon City Crumbles: Senegal Abandons Ambitious $6B Crypto Dream for Practical Tourism Future

August 18, 2025 coinpulse_staff

Remember the buzz around Akon City? The ambitious, multi-billion dollar crypto-powered utopia envisioned by global music star Akon in Senegal? For years, it captured headlines, promising a ‘real-life Wakanda’ fueled by the Akoin cryptocurrency. However, after seven years of grand promises and minimal progress, that futuristic dream has officially dissolved. Senegal has now made a […]