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Algorand To Become The Official Blockchain Platform For FIFA

Published 03/05/2022, 15:58
Updated 03/05/2022, 16:43
© Reuters.  Algorand To Become The Official Blockchain Platform For FIFA
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Algorand (CRYPTO: ALGO) — a major proof-of-stake blockchain famous for being environmentally-friendly — will assist Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) in developing a digital assets strategy and official wallet solution.

What Happened: FIFA announced on Monday that it has "teamed up with blockchain technology company Algorand to agree a sponsorship and technical partnership deal." As part of the agreement, Algorand will also "assist FIFA in further developing its digital assets strategy" while receiving "advertising, media exposure and promotional opportunities."

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The deal also means Algorand will become FIFA's official blockchain platform and provide an official crypto wallet solution. Furthermore, Algorand will be a FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Regional Supporter in North America and Europe, and a FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023™ Official Sponsor.

FIFA Chief Business Officer Romy Gai highlighted that "this announcement is an exciting moment for FIFA, as it officially enters into the world of blockchain."

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