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Gaming-Centric Cryptocurrencies

Atari Token is the Latest Venture from the Iconic Game Publisher

— February 21, 2018 — Tech
Atari is the latest company to enter the cryptocurrency market with the release of its Atari Token. This new cryptocurrency will be developed by Atari in partnership with IT company Infinity Networks. Following the announcement of this partnership, Atari stock rose by 60%, which substantiates the company's commitment to strengthening itself through venturing into blockchain technology. Similar stock rises have been seen in companies like KFC, Kodak and Hooters after launching platforms related to cryptocurrency.

Consumers using the Atari Token will have the ability to purchase any form of digital entertainment from the brand, such as movies or video games.

Atari will also be launching another currency known as the Pong Token, which will be used on a new casino platform the company is launching later in 2018. With the Pong Token, players will able to use cryptocurrency in online gambling games hosted on dedicated crypto-casinos.


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Trend Themes
1. Gaming-centric Cryptocurrencies - Companies are launching cryptocurrencies specifically tailored to the gaming industry, presenting opportunities for disruptive innovation in both the gaming and cryptocurrency industries.
2. Blockchain Integration in Traditional Companies - More traditional companies are looking to integrate blockchain technology, creating opportunities for innovation in the blockchain industry.
3. Crypto-based Online Gambling - Crypto-casinos allow for online gambling using cryptocurrency, which presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the online gambling industry.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming Industry - The gaming industry is adopting cryptocurrencies as a new form of payment, implying a wide-ranging disruption within the gaming sector.
2. Cryptocurrency Industry - Traditional companies like Kodak and KFC entering the cryptocurrency market presents considerable disruption and opportunities within the cryptocurrency industry.
3. Online Gambling Industry - The integration of cryptocurrency into online gambling presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the online gambling industry.
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