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![Crypto.com rejects the CFTC’s request to suspend Super Bowl sports contracts in 50 states: report](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2025/01/crypto-news-exchange-option06-880x523.webp)
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Crypto.com rejects the CFTC’s request to suspend Super Bowl sports contracts in 50 states: report
Crypto.com has rejected the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s request to pause all trading for its sports contracts as the commission decides to review whether they violate any regulations on gaming. According to a recent Bloomberg report, the CFTC has asked…
![CFTC mulling review of Crypto.com futures contracts linked to Super Bowl bets: report](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2024/06/crypto-news-Is-SEC-losing-its-footing-in-the-U.S.-option06-880x523.webp)
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The CFTC are voting on whether Crypto.com futures contracts, that let investors bet on who will win major football games including the Super Bowl, should be subject to a 90-day review. According to a Bloomberg report published on Jan. 14,…
![Web3 smart ring developer CUDIS joins forces with Californian sports giant](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2024/03/crypto-news-fan-coins-basketball-option02-880x525.webp)
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Draper Associates-backed CUDIS has partnered with UCLA Athletics for a year-long collaboration to promote web3 smart rings among students and athletes. The web3 wellness company CUDIS has announced a one-year partnership with UCLA Athletics, a Californian collegiate sports program, to…
![Bitcoin blitz: Odell Beckham Jr. and 6 other NFL stars betting big on blockchain](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2023/11/crypto-news-NFL-ball-front-side-view-portrait-bolockchain-background-neon-colors-880x525.webp)
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When NFL star Odell Beckham Jr. decided to make a bold statement about his financial future in 2021, he didn’t just catch passes — he caught Bitcoin fever. Partnering with Square CashApp, OBJ proudly announced he’d take his entire $4.25…
![Sports Illustrated Tickets and New York Red Bulls partner to launch blockchain-powered ticketing](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2024/02/crypto-news-soccer-player-optinon03-880x525.webp)
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The New York Red Bulls announced a 13-year blockchain-related partnership with Sports Illustrated Tickets, rebranding their home venue in Harrison, New Jersey, as “Sports Illustrated Stadium.” At the heart of the partnership is Sports Illustrated Tickets’ blockchain-powered platform, Box Office,…
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Crypto.com has been announced as the title sponsor for the upcoming Crypto.com Showdown, a professional golf tournament featuring a prize purse paid entirely in cryptocurrency. The event, scheduled for Dec. 17, in Las Vegas, will feature PGA Tour stars Rory…
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![Coinbase becomes official crypto partner of Canadian Football League](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2023/04/crypto-news-Canada-bright-light-low-poly-style-880x525.jpg)
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Coinbase has announced a partnership with the Canadian Football League as the league’s first-ever official crypto partner. According to Coinbase, the collaboration will extend to the upcoming 111th Grey Cup in Vancouver, where Coinbase will sponsor the opening coin toss…
![Solana’s Maneki reveals Sheffield United shirt deal](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2024/02/crypto-news-soccer-player-optinon03-880x525.webp)
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Maneki, a Solana cat-themed meme coin, has announced a sponsorship deal with English Football club Sheffield United. Solana-based Maneki (MANEKI) and Sky Bet Championship team Sheffield United unveiled the first-ever football shirt sponsorship featuring a meme coin. According to the…
![Crypto sponsorships with Premier League reach record high amidst gambling sponsor ban](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2024/02/crypto-news-soccer-player-optinon03-880x525.webp)
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Crypto companies shelled out a record total of nearly $170 million on sponsorship deals with Premier League clubs for the 2024/2025 season based on data from SportsQuake. According to an Oct. 7 Bloomberg report, sponsorships from crypto firms have come…
![Crypto firms struck 33 deals with football clubs since 2021](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2024/02/crypto-news-soccer-player-optinon03-880x525.webp)
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Cryptocurrency startups have signed approximately 87 sports sponsorship deals over the past three years as web3 firms target mainstream adoption and global exposure. Research conducted by data provider CoinGecko discovered that most of the partnerships were established with European football…
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Floki, the cryptocurrency ecosystem, has announced an official partnership with Nottingham Forest Football Club for the upcoming Premier League season. As the club’s official cryptocurrency partner, Floki (FLOKI) will use the EPL platform to gain global exposure. This includes a…
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![Blockchain tech is the boxing industry’s game-changer | Opinion](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2024/06/crypto-news-Blockchain-tech-is-the-boxing-industrys-game-changer-option03-880x523.webp)
Opinion
With so many opportunities for development and growth, blockchain technology is evidently the catalyst for the boxing industry’s renewal.
![Web3 is the game changer for athlete monetization beyond the field | Opinion](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2024/06/crypto-news-Web3-is-the-game-changer-for-athlete-option02-880x523.webp)
Opinion
As the sports industry adopts web3, this will be a fundamental shift transforming how athletes manage their careers and secure their futures.
![FIFA’s NFTs find instant trading frenzy](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2023/07/Binance-cryptocurrency-exchange-has-cut-ties-with-the-Argentine-Football-Association-AFA02-880x525.jpg)
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FIFA+ Collect Club's NFT drop shocked many by selling out in only 3 hours, prompting plans for more digital collectibles targeting football fans
![Chiliz to launch Chiliz Chain SportFi ecosystem](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2023/07/crypto-news-diversity-womens-Soccer-wears-swiss-football-form-low-poly-sty-v5.2-880x525.jpg)
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Chiliz, a blockchain platform known for its fan tokens, has launched the Chiliz Chain ecosystem.
![Web3 is disrupting sports, entertainment, and culture in Asia | Opinion](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2023/09/crypto-news-Web3-is-disrupting-sports-entertainment-and-culture-in-Asia02-880x525.webp)
Opinion
The world of web3 is constantly evolving, and Asia is leading the blockchain innovative waves across a range of industries, including sports, gaming, art, and finance.