Sport

Insurance

A Plan to Scale the World’s First ‘Sports Blockchain’ is Accelerating

Taiwanese insurance giant Fubon Life is aiming to place a sports blockchain called Bravelog at the heart of its blockchain initiatives.

Business  ·  30 January 2017
Oracles

Ex-Rugby Star: Smart Contracts Could Prevent Legal Disputes in Sport

Self-enforcing smart contracts could prevent disputes in the sports world and ease pressure on the legal system, says a former professional player.

Business  ·  22 January 2015
Crowdfunding

Crowdfunding Campaign Aims to Promote Bitcoin at NASCAR

Rookie driver Alex Bowman has joined a crowdfunding campaign to bring a bitcoin-themed car to the Sprint Cup series.

Markets  ·  24 July 2014
Startups

Anonibet Talks Bitcoin Foundation Membership, World Cup Contest

Anonibet, the first bitcoin sportbook and casino, has become the latest gold member of the Bitcoin Foundation.

Business  ·  26 June 2014
Exchanges

Bitcoin Lands NCAA College Football Bowl Sponsorship Through BitPay

Bitcoin payments processor BitPay will sponsor the St. Petersburg Bowl over the next three years.

Business  ·  18 June 2014
Hong Kong

Bitcoin Crowdfunder Aims to Sponsor Formula Masters Driver

Crowdfunding platform CryptoMex launches a historic campaign to promote bitcoin and pave new avenues to sports sponsorship.

Business  ·  1 June 2014
UK

Superbike Racer to Wear Bitcoin Logo at Isle of Man TT Classic

Diamond Circle will put bitcoin and company logos on the helmet of one Isle of Man TT motorcycle racer.

Business  ·  28 May 2014
News

Bitcoin’s Latest Fan: NFL Star Chad ‘Ochocinco’ Johnson

Former NFL and reality TV star Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson says he's interested in bitcoin.

Business  ·  15 April 2014
News

London’s Iconic O2 Venue to Host Bitcoin Fight Night

Some 18 fighters from across Europe, plus Max Keiser, are taking part in the Bitcoin Fight Night this Saturday.

Business  ·  3 April 2014
Exchanges

San Jose Earthquakes Soccer Team Embraces Bitcoin

In a ground-breaking move, the team announced that it will accept bitcoin payments in the upcoming season.

Business  ·  3 April 2014
Dogecoin

Moolah Founder Accidentally Donates 20 Million Dogecoin to Sponsor NASCAR Driver

Moolah founder Alex Green accidentally typed an extra zero, raising the amount to 20 million dogecoin – or $15,000.

Business  ·  25 March 2014
Europe

Polish Soccer Club to Accept Bitcoin for Tickets and Merchandise

Polish soccer club GKS Katowice has announced plans to enable bitcoin payments for tickets and club-related merchandise.

Business  ·  4 March 2014
Exchanges

Sacramento Kings Become First NBA Team to Accept Bitcoin

The NBA franchise has officially announced its plans to accept bitcoin with BitPay, beginning 1st March.

Business  ·  16 January 2014
News

Sports Fan Gets $20k in Donations After Waving Bitcoin Sign on ESPN

One lucky football fan has received over $20,000 in donations simply for getting his bitcoin address on ESPN’s Gameday.

Markets  ·  1 December 2013