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Man City become the latest footballing giant to dip into the $1TRILLION market of cryptocurrency with launch of their own digital fan tokens, giving them the chance to win VIP rewards and have their say in decisions

Manchester City have become the latest footballing giant to dip into cryptocurrency and launch their own digital fan tokens.

The deal, with Socios.com and digital currency Chiliz, will allow supporters across the world to secure VIP rewards and voting rights through the $CITY token.

Barcelona, AC Milan, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain are among the sports teams who use fan tokens, a market now worth nearly £300million.

Manchester City have dipped into cryptocurrency by launching their own digital fan tokens

The tokens form part of a drive by clubs to tap into their global fan base - and expand support outside their traditional base.