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Global Crypto Offering Exchange is attempting to capitalize on the intersection of avid fanbases -- sports and cryptocurrencies -- to grab investor dollars in the frenzied initial coin offering space.

The company has teamed up with ex-Liverpool soccer star Michael Owen to issue a cryptocurrency in his name -- the OWN coin. Owen joins boxing veteran Manny Pacquiao as investors and issuers of celebrity tokens with the exchange.