Chiliz Nabs $100M Stake in FC Barcelona’s Digital Studio

Chiliz, the leading blockchain fintech provider, has acquired almost a quarter of FC Barcelona's Barça Studios for over $100 million. The Catalan football club is going through the worst financial crisis in its 123-year history and will use the funds to stay afloat. Moreover, the partnership will help the club dive deeper into the NFT and Metaverse space. FC Barcelona and Socios.com: A Win-Win Collaboration FC Barcelona, one of the most famous and illustrious football clubs worldwide, is desperately looking…

Barcelona FC Could Create Cryptocurrency to Boost Financial Standings

Spanish sporting giant, Barcelona FC, has disclosed plans to create its own cryptocurrency. Markedly, Barcelona’s crypto-positive decision comes at a time when it struggles with financial stability. The club’s leaders have also suggested crypto could help the club compete financially with other clubs which are equipped with better TV rights deals, revenue, or investment. Barcelona’s president Joan Laporta first announced the club’s crypto ambitions a few days ago during the recent Mobile World Congress. Laporta noted that the club would…