Soccer

Betting Platform BetDEX Labs Likes the Odds for Its Decentralized Sports Exchange
Chairman Nigel Eccles wants to cut out the middleman, and thinks a Solana protocol is the way to go, he told CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover.”

Sports Tokens Surge After Socios.com Gets Regulatory Approval in Italy
The fan token market cap is up almost 100% from last month, according to FanMarketCap data.

Compañía dueña de Socios.com invierte $100M en el desarrollo Web3 del FC Barcelona
Chiliz ha adquirido una participación de 24,5% en Barca Studios, el área de contenido digital del gigante del fútbol.

Socios Owner Invests $100M in FC Barcelona's Web3 Efforts
Chiliz has acquired a 24.5% stake in Barca Studios, the Spanish soccer giant's digital-content creation arm.

Two Soccer Teams Transfer a South American Player Using USDC, But There’s Collateral Damage
The news was hailed as a historic event for South American football, but it could bring unexpected consequences for Argentinian club Banfield, amid local FX restrictions. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Sports Week.

‘My Bet Is on Bitcoin,’ Pro Soccer Player Says
Alex Crognale of the Birmingham Legion FC of the USL Championship league sees the digital asset as a way to store his wealth. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Sports Week.

Algorand Scores FIFA Partnership, ALGO Price Surges
The blockchain will be a "regional supporter" for North America and Europe at this year's World Cup and an official sponsor of next year's Women's World Cup.

OneFootball Closes $300M Funding Round Led by Liberty City Ventures
The company also announced the formation of OneFootball Labs, a joint venture with Animoca Brands and Liberty City Ventures to accelerate its expansion into Web 3.

David Beckham Tapped by DigitalBits Blockchain to Be Global Ambassador
The retired soccer superstar will release a series of NFTs and blockchain-based digital assets on DigitalBits.

Sotheby’s Expands NFT Arm With Liverpool FC Partnership
The iconic football club becomes the latest English Premier League squad to enter the NFT game.

