FTX


Videos

FTX Strikes Deal With Yield Guild Games to Sponsor Axie Infinity Players

Sam Bankman-Fried’s cryptocurrency exchange FTX has struck yet another sponsorship deal. This time, with decentralized gaming startup Yield Guild Games (YGG) to sponsor Axie Infinity players from developing countries.

CoinDesk placeholder image

Markets

FTX Strikes Deal With Yield Guild Games to Sponsor Axie Infinity Players

The deal gives FTX lifetime naming rights to sponsor 137 players from developing countries.

Axies from the play-to-earn game Axie Infinity.

Markets

Chinese Crypto Traders Remain Confident in Binance Despite Regulatory Woes

Traders in China appear to be more concerned about the future of Huobi and OKEx.

Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao

Videos

FTX Strikes 7-Year Deal With Riot Games’ ‘League of Legends’

Sam Bankman-Fried’s cryptocurrency exchange FTX has signed a multiyear deal with Riot Games for the rights to display its branding during a seasonal tournament of the popular “League of Legends” online game. “The Hash” panel discusses the latest move from FTX, helping bring crypto awareness to the gaming community and beyond.

CoinDesk placeholder image

Markets

FTX Strikes 7-Year Deal With 'League of Legends' Riot Games

Riot Games said it was the largest sponsorship agreement the League of Legends creator has signed for an esports tournament to date.

The "League of Legends" online game.

Policy

Former CFTC Attorney Ryne Miller Joins FTX.US as General Counsel

Miller served as legal counsel to SEC Chairman Gary Gensler, when Gensler was at the CFTC.

CoinDesk placeholder image

Videos

FTX, MLB Announce $100K Giveaway in Bitcoin or Cash

Sam Bankman-Fried’s crypto exchange FTX and the Major League Baseball (MLB) are now giving away $100K worth of bitcoin.

CoinDesk placeholder image

Markets

$100K in Bitcoin Up for Grabs as FTX's MLB Team-Up Advances

Sam Bankman-Fried’s sponsorship deal with Major League Baseball now involves giving away free bitcoin.

FTX ad patches have appeared on all MLB umpires since July 13.

Markets

US Derivatives Traders Are Easily Bypassing Blocks on Offshore Exchanges: Report

U.S.-based traders are able to use virtual private networks designed to mask the country where they are based. Or they simply lie about where they are from.

U.S. investors are finding ways to access offshore exchanges.

Markets

FTX US Affiliate Sees Record Daily Trading Volume in First Half of 2021

Daily volume hit its all-time high on April 22 when $993 million was traded during a 24-hour period.

CoinDesk placeholder image