Sport
FC Barcelona to Create Its Own Cryptocurrency and Metaverse
Owned and operated by fans, Spanish soccer club FC Barcelona has rejected offers from crypto enterprises with the ambition to create its own cryptocurrency and metaverse.
Philadelphia 76ers President on Crypto Ad Patch Deal With Crypto.com
The Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association (NBA) announced Wednesday that Crypto.com's logo would be emblazoned on all team uniforms starting this season. The Sixers join the Portland Trail Blazers, which inked a deal with crypto e-commerce site StormX earlier this year. 76ers President Chris Heck shares insights into the partnership, including its connection to NBA Top Shot's NFT deal, its players' involvement in the process, and the potential impact of crypto on sports.
European Football NFT Platform Sorare Raises $680M Series B
European fantasy soccer and digital collectible platform Sorare announced a $680 million Series B raise Tuesday, the largest ever in the non-fungible token (NFT) space, valuing the company at $4.3 billion. “The Hash” crew discusses the evolving NFT market as it continues to collide with global sports and the lucrative European soccer space.
NFL Quarterback Matt Barkley’s Crypto Journey
Matt Barkley discusses his crypto journey from the early beginnings to his failed attempts to negotiate a bitcoin-based contract with his previous teams, the San Francisco 49ers and Cincinnati Bengals, and where he is now.
Matt Barkley’s Advice for Professional Athletes Entering the Crypto Market
Former Buffalo Bills quarterback Matt Barkley shares the dos and don’ts of investing in cryptocurrencies for NFL players and NCAA student-athletes.
Dapper Labs Valuation Surges as Sports World Can't Get Enough of NFTs
Dapper Labs, the firm behind NBA Top Shot, has seen its valuation skyrocket to $7.5B, and Brazilian soccer legend Pele is the latest athlete to get into the NFT game. What's behind the love for NFTs in the world of professional sports? Is it just a cash grab or the sign of a shift in the sports world? "The Hash" panel weighs in.
