San Francisco NFL Player Alex Barrett Taking His Salary in Bitcoin
The most valuable crypto stories for Friday, May 20, 2022.
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May 21, 2022 at 1:54 a.m. UTC
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NFL Draft Goes NFT: Football League Releases New Collection on Flow
The league says its official NFT platform is still in its “test and learn” phase, but has seen promising results since launching in November.
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Apr 25, 2022 at 9:00 p.m. UTC
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Dallas Cowboys Ink Deal With Blockchain.com as NFL Teams Begin Crypto Embrace
The team is partnering with the exchange as the NFL loosens its policy on which types of crypto firms can be sponsors.
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Apr 13, 2022 at 6:33 p.m. UTC
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NFL Teams Test the Waters of Crypto Fan Tokens
Thirteen franchises are set to announce a tie-up with fan token platform Socios.
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Apr 13, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. UTC
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Tom Brady’s Autograph, ESPN Launch Network’s First NFT Collection
The collection will feature images of the likely Hall of Fame quarterback and coincide with the release of a docuseries on Brady’s career.
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Apr 7, 2022 at 12:31 a.m. UTC
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The Cross Section of Crypto and Sports: NFTs, Contracts, and More
Joining “New Money” hosts Spencer Dinwiddie and Solo Ceesay for a conversation about the merging of crypto and sports are professional athletes: Jacksonville Jaguars linebacke...
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Mar 24, 2022 at 4:23 p.m. UTC
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Jacksonville Jaguars Linebacker Foye Oluokun on the Future of Sports and Money
The Jacksonville Jaguars’ recently signed linebacker Foye Oluokun joins CoinDesk’s “After Show” from Denver, Co. as he starts training for a new NFL season.
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Mar 24, 2022 at 12:51 p.m. UTC
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NFL Permits Blockchain Deals But Crypto Promotion Remains Banned
The National Football League will now allow teams to pursue sponsorship deals with blockchain companies but still restricts the direct promotion of cryptocurrencies to mitigat...
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Mar 23, 2022 at 8:38 p.m. UTC
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New Technology and How It’s Impacting Sports
The hosts are joined by former WNBA player Imani McGee-Stafford, Atlanta Falcons linebacker Foye Oluokun and Renee Montgomery, retired WNBA player and co-owner of the Atlanta...
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Mar 23, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. UTC
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NFL Teams Can Pursue Some Blockchain Deals, but Direct Crypto Promotion Still Banned: Report
Restrictions remain for specific cryptocurrencies and fan tokens that can be exchanged for merchandise and experiences, according to CNBC.
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Mar 22, 2022 at 4:58 p.m. UTC
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