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May 29, 2025 at 20:20
French Football Club Paris Saint-Germain Champions Bitcoin Adoption
European football club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has officially adopted a Bitcoin reserve, making it the first football club to do so.
The announcement was made during the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas, highlighting the growing trend of institutional interest in cryptocurrency.
With PSG being a leading club in Ligue 1 and set to compete in the UEFA Champions League final, this move places them at the forefront of financial innovation in sports.
Par Helgosson, head of PSG Labs, revealed that the club allocated Bitcoin into its treasury, stating, "we took our Fiat reserve, and we actually allocated Bitcoin."
This decision reflects a strategic approach to engage the younger demographic, as nearly 80% of PSG’s fan base is under 34.
The trend is echoed by other institutional players, with companies like GameStop also entering the Bitcoin market recently.
Despite the recent peak of Bitcoin reaching an all-time high of $111,800, it has faced a slight decline, illustrating the volatile nature of cryptocurrency markets.
The move by PSG signals a significant shift in how sports entities view and manage their financial assets.
As more institutions adopt Bitcoin, the movement towards digital currencies appears to be gathering momentum across various industries.
PSG’s pioneering step could inspire other sports organizations to explore similar financial avenues, promoting broader cryptocurrency adoption.
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