As of late January 2026, the "Golden Era" of crypto sponsorships has returned. After the quiet period of 2023–2024, world-class brands and exchanges are now pouring over $5 billion annually into global partnerships to win over the next 1 billion users.🔥
- Crypto.com: Leading the pack with $213M+ in annual spend. They recently secured the UEFA Champions League and still hold the naming rights to the Crypto.com Arena. ⚽️🦁
- OKX: The official partner of Manchester City and McLaren F1. Their "design-first" liveries have made them a fan favorite in the racing world. 🏎️👕
- Kraken: Expanding aggressively into the Premier League with sleeve deals for Tottenham Hotspur, alongside partnerships with Atletico Madrid and Williams Racing. ⚪️🐓
- Binance: Dominating the global scene through strategic rounds (like the $2B Abu Dhabi MGX deal) and deep ties with BWT Alpine F1. 🏎️💨
"Sponsorships = Legitimacy"
When you see BlackRock, JPMorgan, and Goldman Sachs entering the space as lead investors and infrastructure partners, the "retail risk" narrative dies. In 2026, crypto is being woven into the fabric of traditional finance (TradFi) and global entertainment. These massive sponsorships are designed to attract millions of new users who will buy through regulated ETFs and apps. As more "Mainstream Money" flows in, the liquid supply of top assets like
$BTC ,
$SOL , and
$DOGE is getting tighter.
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