The world’s governing body of football, FIFA, has announced a new NFT drop that will give fans a chance to win tickets to the 2026 World Cup in North America. The NFTs, which will be minted on the Ethereum blockchain, will feature digital collectibles of some of the most iconic moments and players in World Cup history, as well as exclusive artwork and animations.
The NFT drop will start on December 18, 2023, and will last for 10 days. Each day, a limited number of NFTs will be released for sale on FIFA’s official website and partner platforms. The price of each NFT will vary depending on the rarity and demand. Fans who purchase the NFTs will also receive a digital certificate of authenticity and ownership.
But that’s not all. Each NFT will also come with a unique code that can be entered into a lottery draw for a chance to win one of 100 pairs of tickets to the 2026 World Cup final, which will be held at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA. The lottery draw will take place on January 1, 2024, and the winners will be announced on FIFA’s social media channels.
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FIFA’s president, Gianni Infantino, said that the NFT drop is a way to celebrate the history and future of football, as well as to connect with fans in a new and innovative way. He said: “We are very excited to launch this NFT drop, which is a first for FIFA and for football. We want to offer our fans a unique opportunity to own a piece of World Cup history and to have a chance to witness the biggest sporting event in the world live. We believe that NFTs are a great way to showcase the beauty and diversity of football, as well as to support its development around the world.”
The NFT drop is part of FIFA’s digital strategy, which aims to leverage emerging technologies and platforms to enhance the fan experience and engagement. FIFA has also partnered with several leading companies in the blockchain and NFT space, such as ConsenSys, OpenSea, and Dapper Labs, to ensure the quality and security of the NFTs.
FIFA’s NFT drop is expected to attract millions of fans from all over the world, who will be eager to get their hands on these exclusive digital assets and to have a shot at winning the ultimate prize: tickets to the 2026 World Cup final. Don’t miss this chance to be part of football history and join the NFT revolution.
Qredo, a leading provider of crypto custody solutions, has announced that its crypto exchange platform Ankex has ceased operations. The decision was made after a thorough review of the market conditions and the regulatory environment. Qredo stated that Ankex was unable to achieve the level of growth and profitability that it had envisioned, and that it was facing increasing challenges from competitors and regulators.
CEO Michael Moro, formerly of Genesis Trading, has already moved on. Ankex sought to combine a non-custodial DeFi approach with elements familiar to professional traders such as a central limit order book, earlier this year, but its “development has been paused,” the exchange said in a message to its community.
“As some of you tested earlier this year, Ankex was ready for a public beta launch. Unfortunately, our path must pause at this stage.” Ankex may have just been a victim of unfortunate timing as the crypto industry gradually emerges from a prolonged bear market.
Qredo thanked its Ankex customers for their support and loyalty and assured them that their funds are safe and secure in Qredo’s custody system. Qredo also said that it will continue to focus on its core business of offering institutional-grade crypto custody services, and that it will explore new opportunities to innovate and expand its product portfolio. Qredo expressed its confidence in the future of the crypto industry, and its commitment to providing the best solutions for its clients.