Sports
DeShone Kizer: From NFL Star to NFT Trailblazer
He sacrificed a pro football career at 25 to go all-in on digital collectibles and NFTs of real-world objects. “It was very ambitious and kind of crazy,” he says. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Sports Week.
NBA’s Spencer Dinwiddie Raises $26M for Social Token Platform Calaxy
The platform lets fans connect with high-profile creators through video messages.
The Metaverse Is Struggling to Hold Onto Users. Sports Could Fix That
Sports may offer the next great opportunity for the metaverse to create a deeper relationship with audiences.
Golf Brand Callaway Joins LinksDAO as Equity Investor, ‘Strategic Partner’
The DAO that wants to buy a golf course is adding a big name to its cap table.
NFL Taps Mythical Games for First Play-to-Earn Venture
The football league is continuing its crypto push with an NFT game to be released in early 2023.
At Nationals Ballpark, Terra’s Bad Week Never Happened
Terra’s $38 million Nationals sponsorship hasn’t made an impact on “Terra Club” workers and fans.
Ice Cube's Basketball League Is Taking on New 'Owners' With NFTs
VaynerMedia CEO Gary Vaynerchuk and rapper, actor & BIG3 co-founder Ice Cube joined CoinDesk's "First Mover" to discuss decentralized sports team ownership via NFTs.
Sports NFT Platform Stakes Raises $5.3M for ‘Digital Bragging Rights’
The platform lets users bet against each other’s sports picks, with winners minting their takes as NFTs.
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.
NFT Cricket Platform Rario Raises $120M Round Led by Dream Capital
With the investment, Rario can access Mumbai-based fantasy sports platform Dream Sports and its users to further propel both companies into Web 3.
