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DraftKings Steps Further Into Crypto With Plans to Become Polygon Validator

The move will allow the sports betting platform to contribute to Polygon’s governance.

By Eli TanOct 18, 2021

DraftKings appears to be doubling down on its crypto plans. (Scott Eisen/Getty Images for DraftKings)

Finance

Dapper Labs Signs Multiyear Partnership With NBA Star Kevin Durant’s Boardroom

The deal includes a role for Durant to help create original NBA Top Shot Moments.

By Eli TanOct 13, 2021

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 11: Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center on October 11, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Finance

ESPN, DraftKings Execs Join Soccer NFT Platform Sorare Following $680M Raise

The startup has been rapidly expanding since announcing its Series B in September.

By Eli TanOct 7, 2021

Sorare recently added the Bundesliga as one of its leagues. (Lars Baron/Getty Images)

Finance

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.

By Eli TanOct 6, 2021

MUNICH, GERMANY - OCTOBER 03: Dayot Upamecano of FC Bayern Muenchen passes the ball during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and Eintracht Frankfurt at Allianz Arena on October 03, 2021 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

Finance

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.

By Eli TanOct 4, 2021

Rapper Snoop Dogg and former NBA player Shaquille O'Neal pose for a photo, Oct. 2, 202. (Denise Truscello/Getty Images for RMG)

Finance

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.

By Eli TanSep 28, 2021

Finance

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.

By Zack SewardSep 24, 2021

Crypto.com will be on the Sixers jerseys starting this season. (Crypto.com/76ers)

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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.

Sep 24, 2021