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Messi’s PSG contract to include crypto fan tokens
Soccer star Lionel Messi is set to be partially paid in cryptocurrency fan tokens as part of his agreement with PSG
Sources have told Reuters his contract included a payment in cryptocurrency fan tokens, providing another big name endorsement for new digital assets.
Messi recently transfered from Barcelona to the French club.
Paris St Germain says in a statement the tokens included in his “welcome package”, or signing on fee, had been provided by the club’s fan token provider.
Fan tokens are a type of cryptocurrency that allow holders to vote on mostly minor decisions related to their clubs.
Among the clubs to launch tokens this year are English Premier League champions Manchester City and Italy’s AC Milan.
Football Superstar Lionel Messi has agreed to a two-year deal with French club PSG
The deal is set to be worth 35 million euros per season with Messi accepting the PSG contract proposal and will be in Paris in the coming hours.
A tearful Messi just days ago confirmed his departure from Barcelona, after 21 years at the club winning the award for the world’s best player six times.
The president of Barcelona said the club had been forced to part ways with Messi because of his high wages coupled with the league’s strict financial rules.
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TikTok is tightening its regulations on influencers who promote weight-loss drugs like Ozempic.
With over 170 million users in the US, the app aims to prevent the spread of potentially harmful content related to rapid weight loss.
Starting in May, TikTok will prohibit influencers from posting “before-and-after” photos and restrict minors from accessing weight-loss content deemed risky. The crackdown extends to any content promoting drastic weight loss methods, aiming to combat the promotion of unrealistic body standards.
However, some influencers, like Dave Knapp and Kim Carlos, criticise the move, arguing it discriminates against those with health conditions. Others fear losing their income as TikTok takes down their content, prompting concerns about the platform’s future amid potential US bans.
As TikTok enforces stricter guidelines, influencers may seek alternative platforms to share weight-loss content. Despite the popularity of drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, the crackdown reflects growing concerns about the impact of such promotions on user health.
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