FC Barcelona Terminates Two Weeks Old Contract With NFT Marketplace Ownix
The non-fungible token (NFT) market has exploded in recent months. It has seen adoption in many different sectors, including music, food, and sports. Earlier this month, FC Barcelona announced a partnership with premium NFT marketplace Ownix to make the Club’s NFTs. This partnership was, however, short-lived as FC Barcelona on Thursday canceled the deal. The termination came just […]
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