Fun

Coinbase Becomes Exclusive Cryptocurrency Platform for NBA, WNBA, USA Basketball

News Feed - 2021-10-20 09:10:27

Coinbase Becomes Exclusive Cryptocurrency Platform for NBA, WNBA, USA Basketball


Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has partnered with the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Nasdaq-listed crypto company is now the exclusive cryptocurrency platform partner of the NBA, Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), NBA G League, NBA 2K League, and USA Basketball. NBA’s First Cryptocurrency Platform Partnership


The Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase and the National Basketball Association (NBA) announced “a multiyear partnership” Tuesday.


The partnership “makes Coinbase the exclusive cryptocurrency platform partner of the NBA, Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), NBA G League, NBA 2K League and USA Basketball,” the announcement details, adding: The deal, which marks the first cryptocurrency platform partnership for each league, will consist of unique content, innovations, activations and experiences from Coinbase to educate fans on the increasing advancements happening across the cryptoeconomy.


The NBA G League, or the G League, is the National Basketball Association’s official minor league basketball organization. The NBA 2K League is a joint venture between the NBA and video game publisher Take-Two Interactive.


USA Basketball is a nonprofit organization and the national governing body for men’s and women’s basketball in the U.S. It represents the country in the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and the men’s and women’s national basketball teams in the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee. Coinbase’s tweet about its partnership with the NBA. Source: Twitter.


“Beginning with tonight’s tip-off of the NBA’s 75th Anniversary season, Coinbase will have a brand presence featured during nationally televised games,” the announcement adds. “The company will also become the presenting partner of the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup and the USA Basketball men’s and women’s national team exhibition tours, as well as a partner of NBA G League Ignite.”


Kerry Tatlock, NBA’s senior vice president of Global Marketing Partnerships and Media, commented: We look forward to collaborating with Coinbase to provide fans with new ways to engage with the league and each other, while also enhancing the experience for fans who are already Coinbase users.


What do you think about Coinbase’s partnership with the NBA? Let us know in the comments section below. Liquidator of Defunct South African Crypto Exchange Says He Found a 54 BTC Discrepancy in Ice3"s Accounts EXCHANGES | 2 days ago Coinbase Launching NFT Marketplace With Social Features to Grow Creator Community "Exponentially" EXCHANGES | Oct 12, 2021 Tags in this story Coinbase, coinbase partners nba, coinbase sponsorship, crypto exchange partnership, cryptocurrency exchange partnership, NBA, NBA 2K League, nba g league, nba league, nba sponsorship, usa basketball, wnba


Image Credits: Shutterstock, Pixabay, Wiki Commons Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. It is not a direct offer or solicitation of an offer to buy or sell, or a recommendation or endorsement of any products, services, or companies. Bitcoin.com does not provide investment, tax, legal, or accounting advice. Neither the company nor the author is responsible, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any content, goods or services mentioned in this article. Read disclaimerShow comments

News Feed

SEC Rejects Bitwise’s Latest Bitcoin ETF Proposal
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has rejected the latest attempt at creating a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). The SEC announced Wednesday that the ETF proposal
UwU Lend hit by $20M crypto hack
Zoltan Vardai11 hours agoUwU Lend hit by $20M crypto hackThe ongoing exploit has already netted the attacker nearly $20 million in digital assets.2228 Total views16 Total sharesListen to article 0:00NewsOwn this piece of
South Africa begins licensing crypto exchanges as applications pile up
Derek Andersen3 hours agoSouth Africa begins licensing crypto exchanges as applications pile upApplications poured in before the Nov. 30 deadline, so more approvals could be on the way.2732 Total views3 Total sharesListe
Bitcoiner Elected to US Senate: Cynthia Lummis Sees ‘Great Promise’ in Bitcoin
Bitcoiner Elected to US Senate: Cynthia Lummis Sees "Great Promise" in Bitcoin A bitcoin hodler has won a U.S. Senate seat. Cynthia Lummis is a bitcoin owner who
Following French Montana, Vietnam’s Number 1 Celebrity Singer Son Tung M-TP Joins RACA’s USM Metaverse
Following French Montana, Vietnam"s Number 1 Celebrity Singer Son Tung M-TP Joins RACA"s USM Metaverse press release PRESS RELEASE. The Vietnamese music celebrity’s videos ha
Helen Partz10 hours agoCrypto-friendly Robinhood inches closer to UK with local CEO appointmentRobinhood has been planning its expansion into the United Kingdom since 2019, but the project has faced multiple delays.2694
Bexplus Offers 100x Leverage Crypto Trading and Doubles Your Deposit
Bexplus Offers 100x Leverage Crypto Trading and Doubles Your Deposit press release PRESS RELEASE.To help traders earn more cryptocurrency, leading crypto derivatives exchange Bexplu
Tiktok Ban: US May Join India in Banning Chinese Social Media Apps
Tiktok Ban: US May Join India in Banning Chinese Social Media AppsThe Trump administration is looking at banning Tiktok and other Chinese social media apps, according to Secretary o
Tom Blackstone13 hours agoTragedy or rug pull? Inside the collapse of a ‘charitable’ NFT projectOrica NFT’s charity efforts have succeeded, but its tokenholders have not, and up until now, its co-founder was nowher
Ciaran Lyons2 hours agoNFL and YouTube stars reach settlement in FTX class-action lawsuit: ReportNFL player Trevor Lawrence and YouTubers Kevin Paffrath and Tom Nash have reportedly opted to settle with investors who all
Turner Wright2 hours agoBitcoin clean energy usage reportedly exceeds 50% — Will Tesla start accepting BTC payments?A Bloomberg analyst reported the percentage of energy used for Bitcoin mining coming from renewable so
Hindu Paramilitary Group Calls on Indian Government to Regulate Cryptocurrencies
Hindu Paramilitary Group Calls on Indian Government to Regulate Cryptocurrencies Hindu nationalist group Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has called on the Indian government to re