After almost 45 years, the Philippines has again become the go-to destination for international basketball, as the country is hosting the FIBA Basketball World Cup. Local fans as well as a great deal of international fans gathered to support their favorite players and of course, to represent their nations. It’s a dream come true for any basketball die-hard, especially Filipinos.
To commemorate the historic event, Coins.ph, the country’s leading cryptocurrency exchange and digital wallet with over 18 million users, has partnered with the blockchain technology provider, Venly, to allow Filipinos to purchase their unique set of FIBA Memento NFT Collectibles at an exclusive discount. This allows hardcore fans to own a piece of FIBA history via digital assets.
When asked about the partnership, Coins.ph CEO Wei Zhou stated “This an important step for us to bring Filipinos closer to adopting digital payments through our app. Hopefully, this can become a starting point for many Filipinos as the opportunity to bridge digital technology and the country’s love for basketball align with this partnership. This is an amazing opportunity for us to bring the best of both worlds to our users. It’s not every day you get to own a piece of sports history.”
“For us, the focus is always on user experience. Basketball fans can browse the online store, purchase the digital collectibles, and receive them directly to their ready-made wallet account, without needing to know anything about blockchain or crypto. Recognizing the need for localized payments in the Philippines, we sought a simple solution. Coins.ph is now empowering us to connect with millions of Filipino basketball fans by offering a localized payment option for their purchases, ensuring accessibility and convenience for all.” said Venly CEO Tim Dierckxsens.
Upon purchasing these FIBA Mementos, fans will gain access to exclusive perks such as access to the Mementos community, discounted FIBA merch, FIBA tickets, signed memorabilia from their favorite FIBA stars and more, regardless of whether it was purchased from the Fan’s Frenzy, National Pride or Ultimate Courtside collections. Some of the first fans to score a FIBA Memento will have their own collectible NFT which will be dropped to existing Memento holders.
Own a piece of sports history and head over to the Coins Exclusive Club website once live to score your own FIBA Memento at discounted prices when purchasing with your Coins.ph app.
