Esports

NAVI PH faces Vitality in MWI 2026 grand final as esports and crypto remain worlds apart

NAVI PH faces defending champions Vitality in the MWI 2026 grand final in Paris, highlighting the growing gap between esports and crypto sponsorships.

9 hours ago · By EDITORIAL TEAM

BLAST lists Team Liquid’s JT in Bounty Season 2 roster, signaling major CS2 shakeup

BLAST Premier lists South African player JT on Team Liquid's CS2 roster for Bounty Season 2, a $1.15M tournament tied to Valve Wildcard eligibility.

9 hours ago · By EDITORIAL TEAM

Vici Gaming’s EWC Dota 2 semifinal win highlights crypto’s growing esports footprint

Vici Gaming beat Falcons at EWC 2026 Dota 2 as Coinbase and Bitget become the tournament's first crypto sponsors under new French regulations.

10 hours ago · By EDITORIAL TEAM

LOUD signs David ‘DaviH’ Cruz as initiator for VCT Americas Stage 2

LOUD completes its VCT Americas Stage 2 roster by signing Portuguese initiator DaviH from CGN Esports via buyout as the team targets VALORANT Champions.

1 day ago · By EDITORIAL TEAM

Latest

Kiwoom Securities makes its esports bet as KIWOOM DRX opens VCT Pacific with a win

Jul. 17, 2026

Kiwoom Securities makes its esports bet as KIWOOM DRX opens VCT Pacific with a win

Kiwoom Securities-backed DRX opens VCT Pacific Stage 2 with a 2-1 win over DFM, highlighting traditional finance's growing push into esports sponsorships.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

T1’s Peyz dominates MSI Game 1 as esports-crypto crossover spotlight lands on Sui partnership

Jul. 17, 2026

T1’s Peyz dominates MSI Game 1 as esports-crypto crossover spotlight lands on Sui partnership

T1's Peyz dominates MSI Game 1 against HLE, spotlighting the team's Sui blockchain partnership as esports and crypto audiences converge.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

G2 Esports coaching shake-up under Perkz highlights esports’ growing pains as industry courts crypto and digital asset sponsors

Jul. 17, 2026

G2 Esports coaching shake-up under Perkz highlights esports’ growing pains as industry courts crypto and digital asset sponsors

G2 Esports head coach Perkz addresses tournament fatigue and coaching challenges after EWC elimination, with implications for esports' crypto sponsorship

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Crypto prediction markets heat up around VCT CN Super Week as Nova, JDG, and TYLOO compete

Jul. 16, 2026

Crypto prediction markets heat up around VCT CN Super Week as Nova, JDG, and TYLOO compete

Crypto prediction markets on Polymarket and Coinbase Predictions see rising activity around VCT CN Super Week as Nova, JDG, and TYLOO compete in Valorant.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

M80’s Web3 ambitions meet reality as upstart squad delivers upset in Esports Nations Qualifier

Jul. 16, 2026

M80’s Web3 ambitions meet reality as upstart squad delivers upset in Esports Nations Qualifier

M80's esports setback highlights the challenges of integrating Web3 into gaming, questioning the viability of crypto-driven competitive strategies.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

VCT Americas Stage 2 kicks off with São Paulo finals on the horizon

Jul. 16, 2026

VCT Americas Stage 2 kicks off with São Paulo finals on the horizon

Riot Games' strategic shift to São Paulo for VCT finals highlights a focus on stable growth in traditional markets over volatile digital assets.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Polymarket bettors are already wagering on the Sentinels vs Cloud9 VCT Americas showdown

Jul. 16, 2026

Polymarket bettors are already wagering on the Sentinels vs Cloud9 VCT Americas showdown

The rise of blockchain-based prediction markets in esports could reshape traditional betting landscapes and prompt regulatory scrutiny.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

PGL Esports reveals Masters Bucharest invite list with no NA teams, raising questions about competitive gaming’s regional economics

Jul. 16, 2026

PGL Esports reveals Masters Bucharest invite list with no NA teams, raising questions about competitive gaming’s regional economics

The exclusion of NA teams highlights regional disparities in esports, potentially influencing investment strategies and market focus in gaming.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

PCF vs. M8 match kicks off VCT EMEA 2026 Stage 2 group stage

Jul. 16, 2026

PCF vs. M8 match kicks off VCT EMEA 2026 Stage 2 group stage

The match's outcome could significantly impact playoff positioning and influence teams' chances for global recognition in the Valorant scene.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Bilibili Gaming’s LPL dominance faces questions as esports betting and crypto sponsorships reshape competitive gaming

Jul. 16, 2026

Bilibili Gaming’s LPL dominance faces questions as esports betting and crypto sponsorships reshape competitive gaming

Esports' evolving landscape, influenced by betting and crypto, challenges traditional team dynamics and competitive stability in gaming.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Esports

NAVI PH faces Vitality in MWI 2026 grand final as esports and crypto remain worlds apart

BLAST lists Team Liquid’s JT in Bounty Season 2 roster, signaling major CS2 shakeup

Vici Gaming’s EWC Dota 2 semifinal win highlights crypto’s growing esports footprint

LOUD signs David ‘DaviH’ Cruz as initiator for VCT Americas Stage 2

Latest

Kiwoom Securities makes its esports bet as KIWOOM DRX opens VCT Pacific with a win

Kiwoom Securities makes its esports bet as KIWOOM DRX opens VCT Pacific with a win

T1’s Peyz dominates MSI Game 1 as esports-crypto crossover spotlight lands on Sui partnership

T1’s Peyz dominates MSI Game 1 as esports-crypto crossover spotlight lands on Sui partnership

G2 Esports coaching shake-up under Perkz highlights esports’ growing pains as industry courts crypto and digital asset sponsors

G2 Esports coaching shake-up under Perkz highlights esports’ growing pains as industry courts crypto and digital asset sponsors

Crypto prediction markets heat up around VCT CN Super Week as Nova, JDG, and TYLOO compete

Crypto prediction markets heat up around VCT CN Super Week as Nova, JDG, and TYLOO compete

M80’s Web3 ambitions meet reality as upstart squad delivers upset in Esports Nations Qualifier

M80’s Web3 ambitions meet reality as upstart squad delivers upset in Esports Nations Qualifier

VCT Americas Stage 2 kicks off with São Paulo finals on the horizon

VCT Americas Stage 2 kicks off with São Paulo finals on the horizon

Polymarket bettors are already wagering on the Sentinels vs Cloud9 VCT Americas showdown

Polymarket bettors are already wagering on the Sentinels vs Cloud9 VCT Americas showdown

PGL Esports reveals Masters Bucharest invite list with no NA teams, raising questions about competitive gaming’s regional economics

PGL Esports reveals Masters Bucharest invite list with no NA teams, raising questions about competitive gaming’s regional economics

PCF vs. M8 match kicks off VCT EMEA 2026 Stage 2 group stage

PCF vs. M8 match kicks off VCT EMEA 2026 Stage 2 group stage

Bilibili Gaming’s LPL dominance faces questions as esports betting and crypto sponsorships reshape competitive gaming

Bilibili Gaming’s LPL dominance faces questions as esports betting and crypto sponsorships reshape competitive gaming

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