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The 2022 World Cup begins Sunday in Qatar. (David Ramos/Getty Images)
Sports Fan Tokens Rally Ahead of FIFA World Cup, Defying Crypto Market Gloom
Socios.com’s CHZ jumped 11% in a day, while fan tokens of national soccer teams of Portugal and Argentina are up 50% and 28%, respectively, amid mounting anticipation for the...
The 2022 World Cup begins Sunday in Qatar. (David Ramos/Getty Images)

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Binance Puts Ronaldo NFTs in Spotlight With First-Ever Global Ad Campaign
The famous footballer's inaugural NFT collection launched on Friday, with Binance calling out "bad players."
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UC Berkeley Suspends Stadium Naming Rights Deal With FTX
The 10-year deal is the latest to fall through in the wake of the crypto exchange’s bankruptcy filing.
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Former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow has started a Solana-based platform for college sports. (Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
From NFL to NFTs, Tim Tebow Gets Into the College Game With Solana-Based Platform
The two-time college football national champion and Heisman Trophy winner seeks to capitalize on the athletes' freedom to get endorsement deals.
Former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow has started a Solana-based platform for college sports. (Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

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Multicoin-Backed Sports Startup Pitches NFTs as Ticket to Fan Experiences
NFT startup Mercury raised $7.5 million to build hyperlocal fan experiences for college fanbases.
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PGA Tour Links With Autograph for Multi-Year NFT Platform Partnership
The PGA says all of the revenue it makes from the deal will be distributed back to its players.
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Chiliz CFO Julian La Picque (Chiliz)
Chiliz, Owner of Blockchain Sports-Fan Platform Socios, Names Julian La Picque as CFO
La Picque joins Chiliz from blockchain platform Covantis having previously founded Geneva-based blockchain consulting firm Uncrypted.
Chiliz CFO Julian La Picque (Chiliz)

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Blockchain Supporter NEAR Unveils $100M VC Fund Targeting Web3 Culture and Entertainment
The NEAR Foundation is collaborating with Caerus Ventures in the initiative, which will make seed round investments.
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Fantasy football and crypto seem to be a marriage made in heaven (David Eulitt/Getty Images)
Crypto Fantasy Football Is Here
As the NFL season gets underway, several new crypto-inflected fantasy games are ready for play, says Jeff Wilser.
Fantasy football and crypto seem to be a marriage made in heaven (David Eulitt/Getty Images)

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Chicago Bulls to Release NFT Artwork Reimagining Its Iconic Logo
The collection invited NFT artists and designers like Bobby Hundreds, Deadfellaz and Ghxsts to redesign an NBA logo that hasn't changed since 1966.
Art by Varvara Alay