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Terra’s branding at MLB opener draws attention from spectators

DIGIT — Sat, 01 Apr 2023 02:36:13 +0000

An attendee shared an image of a Terra banner with the slogan “a decentralized economy needs decentralized money,” prominently displayed during Major League Baseball’s opening day at Nationals Park in Washington D.C.

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Report: Fanatics to Sell 60% of Candy Digital Stake Amid Struggling NFT Market

DIGIT — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 23:30:19 +0000

Fanatics, the retailer specializing in licensed sports merchandise, is divesting 60% of its stake in the non-fungible token (NFT) company Candy Digital, according to reports. The company is selling its Candy Digital stake to an investor group associated with billionaire Mike Novogratz and his firm, Galaxy Digital. Report Says Sports Retail Giant Fanatics to Sell […]

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NYDIG to Provide the New York Yankees With Bitcoin Payroll Services

DIGIT — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 20:00:08 +0000

On July 14, 2022, the bitcoin company NYDIG, a subsidiary of Stone Ridge, announced that the firm inked a multi-year deal with the Major League Baseball (MLB) team the New York Yankees. According to the partnership announcement, NYDIG will be the professional baseball team’s “official bitcoin payroll platform.” NYDIG Inks a Multi-Year Partnership Deal With […]

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MLB Team Washington Nationals Partners With Terra Blockchain Community, Ballpark Plans to Accept UST

DIGIT — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 20:30:37 +0000

On February 9, the American professional baseball team based in Washington, D.C., the Washington Nationals, announced the team has partnered with Terra, the open-source blockchain platform and decentralized autonomous organization (DAO). The Washington Nationals detail that the team is a “leading innovator” and is “consistently introducing new technologies to enhance the fan experience.” Washington Nationals […]

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Topps Plans to Auction Rare 1952 Mickey Mantle NFT Card Minted on Ethereum

DIGIT — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 08:00:41 +0000

The American firm that produces Bazooka chewing gum, candy, and collectibles, Topps has announced the company is planning to auction one of the rarest baseball cards on earth in NFT form — Topps 1952 Mickey Mantle card. The Topps 1 of 1 “Timeless Collectible” will be issued as a non-fungible token (NFT) and sold on […]

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England’s Manchester United Set to Unveil Tezos Blockchain Shirt Sponsorship, Report

DIGIT — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 18:00:31 +0000

Tezos blockchain has reportedly agreed to a training kit sponsorship with Manchester United in a deal that will see the latter receive over $27 million per year. This deal adds to Tezos’ growing list of sports teams it has sponsored since May 2021. Tezos’ Investment in Sports The most successful football club in the English […]

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CRO price hits new high after Crypto.com wins Los Angeles’ Staples Center naming rights

DIGIT — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 13:54:46 +0000

Crypto.com secures naming rights to the famous Staples Center in Los Angeles for $700 million.

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Topps Unveils New MLB Inception NFTs — Firm’s NFT Series Now Minted on the Avalanche Blockchain

DIGIT — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 15:00:26 +0000

The American firm that manufactures chewing gum, candy, and collectibles, The Topps Company Inc., has announced the launch of the 2021 Topps MLB Inception NFT collection. Furthermore, Topps is now leveraging the Avalanche blockchain for NFTs after the company was using the Wax blockchain for projects like the Garbage Pail Kids and Godzilla series. Topps […]

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FTX Becomes MLB’s Official Cryptocurrency Exchange Brand in Long Term Deal

DIGIT — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 18:00:45 +0000

Following the naming rights deal for the NBA’s Miami Heat arena and the partnership with the esports giant TSM, FTX Trading Limited revealed a long term partnership with the professional baseball organization Major League Baseball (MLB). FTX Partners With Major League Baseball FTX Trading Limited and its parent company West Realm Shires Services Inc., has […]

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MLB Steps Into the NFT World by Entering a Long-Term Partnership With Candy Digital

DIGIT — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 10:00:52 +0000

On June 1, Major League Baseball (MLB) reporter David Adler announced the MLB organization established a long-term deal with the digital collectible company Candy Digital. The oldest American professional baseball organization is stepping into the non-fungible token (NFT) collectibles world and will start by launching a Lou Gehrig NFT. MLB’s First NFT Will Feature ‘The […]

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