Crypto.com hosts golf tournament with crypto prize
The event will feature PGA Tour stars Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler competing against LIV Golf rivals Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka.
Crypto.com is set to host a groundbreaking golf tournament in Las Vegas on 17 December, offering a prize purse paid entirely in cryptocurrency. The Crypto.com Showdown will see PGA Tour stars Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler face off against LIV Golf rivals Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka.
The prize, denominated in CRO, marks the first time a major sports event has awarded winnings exclusively in cryptocurrency. Crypto.com CEO Kris Marzalek highlighted the tournament as a step towards reshaping the sports and entertainment industries through digital assets.
Organised by BZ Entertainment and EverWonder Studio, the event aims to unify professional golf while showcasing the potential of cryptocurrency. With over 100 million users and partnerships spanning Formula 1, UFC, and FIFA, Crypto.com continues solidifying its influence in global sports.
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