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Crypto scammers have set up at least three World Cup-related fraud operations linked to four cryptocurrency addresses as millions of fans prepare to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs. TRM Labs said it…
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Chiliz has introduced a World Cup campaign that will remove up to 10% of treasury-held Fan Tokens per match victory as participating national teams progress through the tournament. According to a June 11 press release shared with crypto.news, the new…
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The UK Financial Conduct Authority has warned football clubs that sponsorship deals with unauthorised crypto firms could expose fans to financial harm while creating legal, money laundering and reputational risks for clubs. According to the FCA, it has written to…
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Prediction market Myriad has launched a World Cup contest with a $100,000 prize pool ahead of the 2026 tournament Prediction market Myriad has opened a trading competition built around football’s 2026 World Cup, putting $100,000 on the line. The contest…
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A meme coin tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup turned a $341 investment into $48,000 via Pump.fun on Solana. A trader turned a $341 bet on World Cup Coin into $48,000 in realised gains after the Solana-based meme coin…
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House of Doge has made history as it becomes the first crypto company to buy a professional football club. While cryptocurrency companies have made some hefty investments in global sports teams and clubs, including in top European football giants, House…
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Croatia’s HNS integrates a Kadena-based crypto token into its official app ahead of the 2026 World Cup Croatia’s national football team became the first to reward its fans in crypto. On Tuesday, Oct. 7, Kadena announced its collaboration with the…
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The Croatian Football Federation has become the first national football team to roll out automatic cryptocurrency rewards for fans through its official app, integrated with the Kadena blockchain. Fans of the Croatian Football Federation (HNS) can now receive VATRENI tokens…
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WhiteBIT makes a deal with Juventus, becoming its official crypto exchange partner for the next three seasons.
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Former Brazilian football player, Ronaldinho Gaúcho has launched his official token, STAR10. Shortly after, on-chain data alludes to insider wallets making profit from it. On March 3, Ronaldinho announced the launch of his official token, dubbed STAR10. According to the…
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The Argentine Football Association has signed a sponsorship agreement with crypto exchange XBO.com. The Argentine Football Association has entered into a sponsorship deal with XBO.com, a cryptocurrency exchange specializing in fiat-to-crypto conversions, spot and futures trading, and high-yield investment opportunities.…
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Stablecoin issuer Tether has invested in Juventus Football Club as the firm expanded beyond digital payments, Bitcoin, and AI.
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This week, a major crypto fraud trial involving over €28 million ($30 million) in stolen funds opened in Nancy, France. The trial is expected to last a month. More than 20 defendants are implicated in a scheme targeting football clubs…
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Spain and Argentina’s football fan tokens both plummeted in value recently — despite both teams winning major tournaments. Many of the biggest coins are down more than 90% from all-time highs. You might expect a club’s football fan token to…
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Kraken has announced a partnership with Spanish football club Atlético de Madrid. The deal sees the crypto exchange become the official crypto and Web3 partner of the Madrid-based club, with collaboration set to start in the 2024/2025 season. Kraken will…
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The club, co-owned by Peter McCormack and backed by the Winklevoss twins, will receive payments in Bitcoin as part of the deal. Gemini, the well-known cryptocurrency exchange, just announced a five-year sponsorship deal with Real Bedford, a football club in…