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Los Angeles Sparks Extend Partnership With Crypto.com Arena Until 2029

DIGIT — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 04:40:44 +0000

The Los Angeles Sparks, one of the most successful teams in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), have signed a five-year extension with Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) to continue playing at Crypto.com Arena until 2029. This agreement extends a long-standing partnership between the Sparks and the downtown Los Angeles venue, where the team has played […]

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Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler seeks dismissal from Binance promo class suit

DIGIT — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 03:44:21 +0000

Lawyers for the basketball star claim he did not mention any alleged securities but instead warned of celebrities promoting crypto investments.

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NBA Hall of Famer Shaq Served in FTX Investor Suit

DIGIT — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 14:30:40 +0000

A law firm representing FTX investors has served former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal in a class-action case against celebrities who endorsed the failed crypto exchange. The lawsuit accuses Shaq, along with other public figures and the platform’s founder, of defrauding people who put money into FTX. Shaquille Served Legal Notice in FTX Lawsuit Outside His […]

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NFT Steez and Victor Solomon chat about building in Web3 and the Metaverse

DIGIT — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 21:45:00 +0000

This week NFT Steez spoke to award winning artist Victor Solomon about basketball, the Metaverse, Web3 and his unique NFT collection.

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From Mercedes F1 to Miami Heat, Sports Teams Suspend FTX Sponsorships

DIGIT — Sun, 13 Nov 2022 09:30:12 +0000

A string of organizations competing in various sports are pulling out of sponsorship deals with beleaguered cryptocurrency exchange FTX. The coin trading platform had pledged millions of dollars to building up brand recognition among sports fans before it went bankrupt. FTX Sign Being Dismantled as Miami Heat Seeks New Naming Rights Partner for Its Arena […]

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Crypto.com Chosen as an Official FIFA World Cup Sponsor

DIGIT — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 09:30:56 +0000

On Tuesday, the international governing body of association football, FIFA, announced the exchange Crypto.com will be an official sponsor of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 tournament. According to the announcement, the digital currency trading platform will “activate its official sponsorship” during the tournament “in many ways.” FIFA Chooses Digital Asset Exchange Crypto.com as an […]

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Michael Jordan and Son Reveal First Tech Venture, Heir Platform to Feature NFTs and Leverage Solana

DIGIT — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 20:00:03 +0000

The legendary former professional basketball player Michael Jordan and his son Jeffrey Jordan have revealed they are getting into blockchain and Web 3.0 technology, according to an announcement published on December 15. The father and son duo’s first tech venture is called Heir Inc., a platform that aims to connect loyal fans with popular athletes. […]

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NYDIG partners with Houston Rockets basketball franchise, plans to pay team in BTC

DIGIT — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 22:10:00 +0000

The deal seems to be part of a larger move for Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta, who is also the chairman and CEO of a restaurant group that recently launched a Bitcoin rewards program.

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Voyager Digital will be crypto brokerage partner for Dallas Mavericks

DIGIT — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 21:07:27 +0000

Under owner Mark Cuban, the basketball franchise was one of the first in the NBA to accept crypto payments for tickets and merchandise.

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Coinbase announces multiyear partnership with NBA and WNBA

DIGIT — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 20:04:48 +0000

The deal comes as the NBA prepares to start its 2021–2022 season, marking the association’s 75th anniversary.

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