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Philadelphia 76ers President on Crypto Ad Patch Deal With Crypto.com
The Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association (NBA) announced Wednesday that Crypto.com's logo would be emblazoned on all team uniforms starting this season. The Sixers join the Portland Trail Blazers, which inked a deal with crypto e-commerce site StormX earlier this year. 76ers President Chris Heck shares insights into the partnership, including its connection to NBA Top Shot's NFT deal, its players' involvement in the process, and the potential impact of crypto on sports.
NBA Star Steph Curry Joins Tom Brady as FTX Ambassador
Sam Bankman-Fried’s trading empire FTX adds another professional athlete to its cap table, with Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry signing on as an “FTX global ambassador.” As part of the deal, Curry will receive an equity stake in FTX.
Top NBA Draft Pick Cade Cunningham Signs Sponsorship Deal With BlockFi
Former Oklahoma State star Cade Cunningham signed a multi-year sponsorship deal with crypto lending firm BlockFi that will see the up-and-coming Pistons point guard receive his signing bonus in bitcoin. "The Hash" squad discusses the industry implications for the ongoing trend of top-drafted athletes forging early-career within the digital assets industry.
Shopify to Allow Merchants to Sell NFTs Directly Through Their Stores
Shopify, which powers the e-commerce sites of over 1.7 million businesses worldwide, announced Monday it is now allowing merchants on its platform to offer non-fungible tokens (NFT) directly to customers, with the NBA's Chicago Bulls being one of the first to sell. "The Hash" team unpacks the story as it potentially opens digital assets to much wider adoption.
Dapper Labs' CEO Reveals Eye-Popping Numbers Behind NBA Top Shot NFTs
Dapper Labs’ non-fungible token (NFT) platform NBA Top Shot crossed 1 million registered users, according to CEO Roham Gharegozlou during a keynote conversation at Consensus 2021.
76er Danny Green Auctioning Off an NFT of His 2020 Championship Ring
NBA player Danny Green is getting into the NFT game. Green has partnered with NFT startup New Renaissance to create and auction an augmented reality hologram NFT of his 2020 championship ring. Green joins “First Mover” to discuss the project and his motivations for creating the NFT. “It’s not about the money,” Green said.
New Lawsuit Dunks on Dapper Labs’ NBA Top Shot NFTs
The NBA NFTs under scrutiny. A woman is suing Dapper Labs on allegations that the company’s NBA Top Shot “Moments” NFTs are unregistered securities. Is it a money grab or an opportunity to establish rules in the NFT space? “The Hash” panel debates.
Golden State Warriors Become First NBA Team to Issue NFT Set
The Golden State Warriors have launched a non-fungible token (NFT) collection on the OpenSea marketplace, becoming the first U.S. professional sports team to issue official NFTs. “The Hash” panel suggests the pros as well as the potential risks of buying into the digital collectibles market.
NFTs Meet NBA: Lakers’ Jamal Boykin Weighs in on the Top Shot Craze
NBA Top Shot is one of the hottest developments in the NFT marketplace and has gone mainstream. Los Angeles Lakers Assistant Coach Jamal Boykin weighs in on the NFT market in professional sports, and how players can make sure they’re not being taken advantage of.
Sacramento Kings to Offer Bitcoin Salary Option to All Players and Staff
The Sacramento Kings is the first sporting franchise to offer bitcoin as a payment option to players and staff. Is this a catalytic moment for crypto and sports, or is this just another marketing stunt? “The Hash” panel weighs in.