The Dallas Mavericks have become the second National Basketball Association (NBA) franchise to accept Bitcoin as a form of payment.
Fans of the team will now be able to use the cryptocurrency to purchase tickets and merchandise online through the BitPay bitcoin payment processor.
Mavs owner Mark Cuban has previously invested in cryptocurrency companies, including Unikrn, a betting firm built entirely on blockchain.
The Sacramento Kings were the first NBA franchise to accept Bitcoin as a method of payment last year.
“We want our fans who would like to pay with Bitcoin the opportunity to do so,” said Cuban. “BitPay allows our global fans to seamlessly make purchases with the Mavs.”
BitPay chief executive Stephen Pair added: “The Dallas Mavericks have been an outspoken advocate for Bitcoin, opening up opportunities for the team as it starts to accept Bitcoin for ticket sales and merchandise.”
The Mavs begin the 2019/20 season with a home game against the Washington Wizards on 23rd October.
The Dallas Mavericks have become the second National Basketball Association (NBA) franchise to accept Bitcoin as a form of payment.
Fans of the team will now be able to use the cryptocurrency to purchase tickets and merchandise online through the BitPay bitcoin payment processor.
Mavs owner Mark Cuban has previously invested in cryptocurrency companies, including Unikrn, a betting firm built entirely on blockchain.
The Sacramento Kings were the first NBA franchise to accept Bitcoin as a method of payment last year.
“We want our fans who would like to pay with Bitcoin the opportunity to do so,” said Cuban. “BitPay allows our global fans to seamlessly make purchases with the Mavs.”
BitPay chief executive Stephen Pair added: “The Dallas Mavericks have been an outspoken advocate for Bitcoin, opening up opportunities for the team as it starts to accept Bitcoin for ticket sales and merchandise.”
The Mavs begin the 2019/20 season with a home game against the Washington Wizards on 23rd October.
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