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Betmatch Employs Blockchain to Revolutionize Sports Betting
Betmatch views blockchain as the perfect technology needed in revolutionizing the sports betting sector based on the decentralized ledger network availed. Blockchain will provide every bettor with optimal transparency as he/she can see the entire bet terms.
Top Brazilian Crypto Exchange Mercado Bitcoin Adopts Sports Token Chiliz
Mercado Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in Brazil, has announced its plans to add sports token Chiliz ($CHZ) to its existing list of digital assets.
Australian Football Club Perth Glory FC to be Tokenized by New Owners London Football Exchange
Sports clubs and cryptocurrency, will this lead to a new method of ownership in global sports?
Barstool Sports Founder Dave Portnoy to Dump Bitcoin and Chainlink (LINK) After $25,000 Loss
Dave Portnoy announced that he is done with cryptocurrency and Bitcoin after undergoing a loss of $25,000 due to market crash.
Chiliz (CHZ) Chain Announces Tokenomics 2.0 with Inflation Model and Burn Mechanism
Chiliz Chain introduces Tokenomics 2.0, enhancing utility and blockchain longevity with an 8.80% base rate and token burn mechanism, aiming for a minimum annual yield of 5.72% APY.
PSV Eindhoven Secures Sponsorship Deal with Total Payments to be Made in Bitcoin
PSV Eindhoven has inked a new sponsorship deal with the total amount to be paid through Bitcoin.
Crypto Exchange Bybit and E-sports Organization Astralis Reach a Three-year Cooperation Agreement
The cryptocurrency exchange Bybit announced a three-year cooperation agreement with the e-sports organization Astralis, aiming to expand the connection of cryptocurrency in the e-sports industry.
Brazilian E-sport's Team MIBR Partners with Bybit
Brazilian esports team MIBR has announced a partnership and sponsorship deal with crypto exchange Bybit for the next three years.
Dave Portnoy Offers to be The Savior of Bitcoin and Chainlink (LINK), Angering Crypto Twitter
After declaring that he may be quitting crypto trading altogether, Dave Portnoy is now hinting that he will “save Bitcoin and crypto.”
Crypto.com Becomes 1st Crypto, NFT Partner with Women's Professional Sports Team Angels FC
Crypto.com announced on Tuesday that it has partnered with Los Angeles' Angel City Football Club (ACFC) for exclusive rights to issue official cryptocurrencies and NFTs.
NFL ALL DAY: Revolutionizing Sports Memorabilia Through NFTs
NFL ALL DAY merges NFL fandom with blockchain, offering a digital platform for collecting and trading NFL moment NFTs.
Demand for Zilliqa Blockchain in Play-to-Earn Games Gains Steam
Zilliqa, a public blockchain that offers solutions to decentralized applications (dapps) and enterprises, is emerging as one of the sought-after networks in the esports industry based on notable partnerships.
Esports, Web3 Firm Ampverse Expands into the Philippines
With the expansion, Ampverse plans to invest more than 100 million pesos in the Philippines' local gaming and esports ecosystem.
Dave Portnoy Calls Bitcoin “A Ponzi Scheme,” but Says He Will be Back for Crypto
Dave Portnoy revealed that he had previously bought $1.25 million worth of Bitcoin, despite thinking the cryptocurrency was just a “just one big Ponzi scheme.”
FTX US and DC Sports Leader MSE Establishes Multi-year Crypto Exchange, NFT Deals
Cryptocurrency exchange FTX USA announced on December 20 that it has become a cryptocurrency exchange and non-fungible token (NFT) partner with Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE).
NFTs to Be the Epicenter of the Future of Sports, PWC Study Shows
As NFTs continue taking the world by storm, big-four accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) report shows that NFTs will revolutionize the way fans interact and consume in the sporting arena.
Crypto Firms Spent Over $3B on Sports Ads, Research Shows
A study conducted by Safe Trafe Binary Options shows crypto firms are eyeing this sector to harness a new generation of investors, spending over $3 billion dollars this year alone.
SEC Charges Crypto Project Unikrn $6.1M for ICO Violations
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Unikrn for conducting an unregistered initial coin offering of its native token, UnikoinGold (UKG).
NBA to Release 18,000 NFTs in the 2022 Playoffs
The National Basketball Association (NBA), a professional basketball league in the United States, will mint 18,000 dynamic NFT on the Ethereum network for each player taking part in this year’s playoffs.
“Bitcoin Better Investment than Gold," Winklevoss Says to Dave Portnoy Over Talks on Elon Musk’s Plans to Mine Gold in Space
In their interview with Dave Portnoy, Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss advised the "Davey Day Trader" to invest in Bitcoin rather than gold.
Chiliz (CHZ) and K League Forge Partnership for Enhanced Fan Engagement and Global Expansion
K League partners with Chiliz to enhance fan engagement and global outreach through blockchain technology, integrating 'K League Fantasy' into the Chiliz Chain.
24% American Households Purchased NFTs or Crypto, Study Shows
Crypto and NFTs are emerging as some of the sought-after assets by households and sports fans on American soil. 24 % of households in the U.S. have owned crypto, according to a poll by Seton Hall University.
Winklevoss Twins Brief David Portnoy on Bitcoin, BTC Talks Continue
American internet celebrity David Portnoy officially hosted the Winklevoss Twins at his house for a long-due conversation regarding Bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrencies.
WWE Inks Deal with Fanatics to Offer Fans an Enhanced NFT Experience
To render its fans a new experience through non-fungible token (NFT) trading cards, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has signed a deal with digital sports platform Fanatics.
Top UFC Fighters to Receive Bonuses in Bitcoin During PPV Events
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the world’s leading mixed martial arts competition, has teamed up with crypto exchange Crypto.com to offer best-performing fighters bonuses in Bitcoin (BTC).
BetDEX to Go Live on Solana as FIFA World Cup 2022 Approaches
Emerging decentralized sports betting outfit, BetDEX will be launching on Solana ahead of the World Cup
Atlético Madrid, AS Roma and OG Crypto Fan Token Prices Plunge Following Binance Listing
Champion Esports team OG (OG), Atlético Madrid (ATM) and AS Roma (ASR) crypto fan token prices have begun to plunge immediately after being listed on Binance.
The Drone Racing League and Algorand have Reached a $100M Sponsorship Agreement
The New York-based Drone Racing League( DRL) announced reaching a five-year sponsorship agreement with crypto platform Algorand, worth $100 million.
NBA Sacramento Kings Leverage Blockchain for Authentic In-Game Gear Purchases
Sports teams continue to adopt and implement blockchain into their business models, helping fans and security.
5 Factors Behind Chiliz (CHZ)'s Price Surge
Chiliz (CHZ) is a blockchain-based sports platform that aims to provide blockchain-powered solutions for the sports industry and help fans participate in the token economy.
Premier League Champion Manchester City Tokenizes its Players via Superbloke
It has been reported that the Premier League championship, Manchester city had signed South Korea’s Superbloke who is a sports game developer, to become the Club’s official blockchain-based gacha gaming partner in Korea, Japan and South-East Asia. Gacha games involve virtual currency.
How The Casino Industry is Gaining Profit Amid The COVID Lockdown
Analysts from Morgan Stanley have predicted in a recent online publication that the impact of Coronavirus in the U.S., which has led to the shutdown of casinos, could lead to faster growth of the online sports betting industry, and online casinos. The countrywide lockdown that was instituted to control the spread of Covid-19 has spurred an interest in online gambling for individuals involved in the industry, as well as attracting new customers.
NFT Mania Grips The Market As Hashmasks Emerge
While Bitcoin’s market capitalization passed $1 trillion for the first time ever on Feb.19, the Non Fungible Token (NFT) market has been growing at a pace like never before as well. A NFT is a special kind of crypto token which represents a wide range of tangible and intangible items from sports cards or collectibles, art and even real estate.
Blockchain, Brands and Clothing: Will 2020 Continue to Be a Year of Growth?
According to the global brand counterfeiting report 2018, “The growth in global trade and technology has positively affected many markets across the world, but along with that, it has some major adverse effects as well. Business organizations spend a lot of money, time and resources on protecting their brand and trademarks. But even after all the measures, the counterfeit market is booming rapidly.”
Bitcoin Begins to Attain Better Mass Adoption Status as Watford Accepts It in Sales of Merchandise
Bitcoin can be seen to continually reach the state of mass adoption as its recognition begins to enter the world football.
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Intends to Donate Proceeds from Tweet NFT to Africa Relief Charity
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has capitalized on the non-fungible token (NFT) hype that has been going around.