FC Barcelona Faces Scrutiny over Partnership with ZKP Blockchain
FC Barcelona has drawn criticism after partnering with Samoa-registered blockchain startup Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZKP), raising concerns over transparency and financial risk for fans.
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FC Barcelona has drawn criticism after partnering with Samoa-registered blockchain startup Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZKP), raising concerns over transparency and financial risk for fans.
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South Korean tech giant Naver and Upbit operator Dunamu plan to invest 10 trillion Korean won ($6.8 billion) over five years to build a next-generation financial infrastructure leveraging AI and blockchain technology.