LaLiga Partners with Bitget in $10M Crypto Deal to Boost Web3 in Asia and Latin America

September 20, 2024
LaLiga Partners with Bitget in $10M Crypto Deal to Boost Web3 in Asia and Latin America
  • LaLiga boasts over 220 million followers worldwide, showcasing its extensive audience reach.

  • Bitget aims to enhance its audience reach through long-term partnerships and investments in education within the crypto space.

  • Bitget's existing partnership with Lionel Messi is set to conclude later this year, with future collaboration plans yet to be decided.

  • Previously, LaLiga partnered with Dapper Labs to create a series of digital collectibles NFTs for football fans.

  • LaLiga has officially partnered with Bitget as its cryptocurrency partner in select regions including Eastern and Southeast Asia and Latin America.

  • This partnership is described as 'slightly cheaper' than previous deals, allowing Bitget to invite star players like Kylian Mbappé to their events.

  • Bitget has surpassed 45 million users globally, demonstrating significant growth despite challenges in the cryptocurrency space.

  • Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget, confirmed the agreement during an interview at the Token2049 conference.

  • Javier Tebas, President of LaLiga, highlighted the league's commitment to digital innovation and technology as part of their New Era initiative.

  • In addition to the LaLiga deal, Bitget and Foresight Ventures have recently increased their investment in The Open Network (TON) by $30 million.

  • This partnership, valued at over $10 million, was announced at the Token2049 event in Singapore and is set to last between two to three years.

  • The collaboration aims to explore the intersection of cryptocurrency and sports, promoting the adoption of Web3 technologies in emerging markets.

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