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Formula 1 season begins, teams embrace crypto sponsors

The 2025 Formula 1 season in Melbourne, Australia, will feature numerous crypto sponsors, representing the deep integration of digital assets in the fast-paced world of the sport. Major exchanges like Crypto.com, Gate.io, Coinbase, OKX, Binance, and Kraken have partnered with top F1 teams, showcasing the influence of the crypto industry in the sport. Notably, Coinbase's sponsorship deal with Aston Martin was the first to be settled entirely using USD Coin. However, the past failures of FTX, including its bankruptcy filing and controversial Super Bowl ad campaign, serve as cautionary tales for the crypto industry's involvement in sports. The NBA's previous embrace of crypto, featuring partnerships and celebrity endorsements, also faced challenges as the market crashed and scandals emerged, highlighting the risks of overhyped promises and market instability in the cryptocurrency sector.

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