Cryptocurrency and blockchain, football discovers fintech

Agence France Press explains that new technologies can be used in many sectors: ticket scalping, payment of players’ salaries and sports betting. Some football clubs are already involved: last January Arsenal announced the launch of their own cryptocurrency which would be used to bet on matches, Paris Saint-Germain announced earlier this month that they were launching their own cryptocurrency and Juventus has done a similar operation. In this way their fans will be able to access exclusive contents and rewards.
In addition, UEFA used blockchain technology to sell all of the tickets for the Super Cup final in Tallinn in August between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid over mobile phones, preventing the duplication of tickets.