Nike sued over closure of crypto business


A Nike store is seen in New York City, U.S., April 2, 2025. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper

NEW YORK (Reuters) -Nike was sued on Friday by purchasers of Nike-themed non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and other cryptocurrency assets who said they suffered significant losses when the athletic wear company abruptly closed the business that created those assets.

In a proposed class action filed in Brooklyn, New York federal court, purchasers led by Australian resident Jagdeep Cheema said the sudden closure in December of Nike's RTFKT unit caused demand for their NFTs to dry up.

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