Category: Sports Week

Verifiable tickets powered by blockchain tech can stamp out fraud and add value for fans. Major sporting events are now considering their adoption, says one startup in the space. This piece is part of CoinDesk’s Sports Week.

The glamour of a stadium naming deal can turn sour – just ask Enron. Here’s how a deal might unwind if things go bad.

Alex Crognale of the Birmingham Legion of the USL Championship league sees the digital asset as a way to store his wealth.

From UFC to soccer, sportspeople continue to see the attraction of BTC, despite the faltering market. This piece is part of CoinDesk’s “Sports Week.”

The LinksDAO project shows the speed and scale of Web3 technologies and applications and the power of people organizing behind common goals, says its founder Jim Daily.

NFTs and the metaverse may provide a source of income – especially for charitable foundation – long after players hang up their high tops.

Silicon Valley’s NBA league tethered its tokens’ value to its success in the 2022 season. This piece is part of CoinDesk’s Sports Week.

There’s no “I” in team, says Jonathan Manzi, the founder of Beyond Protocol. This op-ed is part of CoinDesk’s Sports Week.

Fans of women’s leagues have a relatively high knowledge of cryptocurrencies, yet fewer crypto companies invest in female athletes and teams.

Francis Ngannou and his manager, Marquel Martin, discuss the MMA athlete’s journey from Cameroon to the UFC, and now, to crypto.

Just because someone can hit a home run or throw a touchdown pass, he shouldn’t be allowed to give financial advice.

For each Crypto All-Star, we tried to calculate what you would have gained — or lost — if you invested $1,000 in their chosen project at the time of their announcement.

Sports bettors eagerly await a blockchain-powered sports betting service with audited smart contracts, user-friendly policies, low commissions and fees – and meaningful volume.

Blockchain technology has multiple applications in sports, including managing the likeness rights of amateur athletes under new rules from the NCAA, says Heirloom’s Joseph Bradley.

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