Sports Week
How athletes, teams and leagues are getting into the game.
How a UFC Heavyweight Champion Became a Crypto Trailblazer
Francis Ngannou and his manager, Marquel Martin, discuss the athlete's journey from Cameroon to the UFC, and now, to crypto. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Sports Week.
Tribalism, Meritocracy, Money: What Sports and Crypto Fans Have in Common
Both groups love underdogs, too, Columbia Business School professor Omid Malekan writes for CoinDesk's Sports Week.
Regulators Should Ban Crypto Advertising in Sports
Just because someone can hit a home run or throw a touchdown pass, he shouldn’t be allowed to give financial advice.
10 Crypto Sports All-Stars
For each Crypto All-Star, we tried to calculate what you would have gained – or lost – if you invested $1,000 in the All-Star's chosen project at the time of his or her announcement. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Sports Week.
Is Crypto Sports Betting Ready for the Big Leagues?
Sports bettors eagerly await a blockchain-powered sports betting service with audited smart contracts, user-friendly policies, low commissions and fees – and meaningful volume.
Sports Picked up the Web3 Ball. Now Let Everyone Run With It
Blockchain technology can manage the likeness rights of amateur athletes. This op-ed by Heirloom's Joseph Bradley.
Why Sports and Crypto Getting Together Is a Win-Win
As those in crypto look to get the masses on board through sports advertising, teams could benefit from those associations with younger fans. This article is part of "Sports Week."
NFL All Day 101: How to Buy, Sell and Trade NFL NFTs
NFL All Day is a digital collectible marketplace that lets football fans collect video highlights in the form of NFTs and connect with other like-minded fans from around the world. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Sports Week.
Crypto Is Coming to Esports: The Games and Economics of Tomorrow
Gaming and crypto have long shared a similar trajectory. Long may that continue, says the futurist Daniel Jeffries. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Sports Week.
