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ESPN, DraftKings Execs Join Soccer NFT Platform Sorare Following $680M Raise
The startup has been rapidly expanding since announcing its Series B in September.
Sorare Signs NFT Partnership With Bundesliga
The deal with Germany’s top soccer league will bring video-based “NFT Moments” to the platform for the first time.
Shaq to Release NFT Collection
After purchasing his first two NFTs last week, the Hall of Fame basketball player and businessman is releasing his own collection on Oct. 15.
Dapper Labs Is Bringing Its NFTs to the NFL
The NFT marketplace will run on the Flow blockchain and is expected to be released during the current NFL regular season.
76ers Become Second NBA Team to Ink Crypto Ad Patch Deal
The Philadelphia team will sport the Crypto.com logo on its jerseys starting this season.
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.
Top NFL Prospect Kayvon Thibodeaux Taps Rally to Launch Own Cryptocurrency
The highly touted edge rusher out of Oregon is the first football player and second college athlete to do so.
Dapper Labs Said to Reach $7.6B Valuation in $250M Funding Round
The firm behind NBA Top Shot and the Flow blockchain also announced a deal with Spain’s top soccer league, LaLiga.
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.
European Football NFT Platform Sorare Raises $680M Series B
The raise values the company at $4.3 billion.
