Crypto in Sport: Nike’s Filed Blockchain Patent Could Indicate ‘Cryptokicks’ Coin Launch Soon
At the end of last week, the global giant of the footwear industry filed an application to the US Patent Office. The trademark Nike hopes to get a patent for is called ‘cryptokicks’.
Nike will work with crypto wallets
The trademark ‘cryptokicks’ (CRK) is expected to be related to crypto wallets – ‘hot’ and ‘cold’ ones – and be connected with crypto transactions. CRK will also work with
“providing online nondownloadable computer software for use as a cryptocurrency wallet; providing a website featuring technology that enables users to mine, earn, purchase, receive by any other means, store, and transfer blockchain-based tokens, coins, cryptocurrencies, and other crypto assets,” according to the filing.
Yuri MolchanA ‘Cryptokicks’ coin may appear
The company has not clarified or even announced its plans regarding blockchain and crypto but the filing says, the patent will provide:
“Financial services, namely, providing a digital currency or digital token for use by members of an online community via a global computer network.”
A possible name for the coin is ‘Cryptokicks’.
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