Branding and Licensing

Fantastec wins Borussia Dortmund’s digital collectibles licensing rights

Last updated : Mar 28, 2019 17:03
SportzPower Team
Mar 28, 2019 12:03

LONDON: Fantastec SWAP, the United Kingdom-based blockchain authenticated collectibles app, have announced a new partnership with Bundesliga heavyweights Borussia Dortmund.

With this licensing agreement, Dortmund becomes the second major football club in the world to associate with Fantastec. Last month, Premier League’s Arsenal FC confirmed a similar sort of deal with the brand.

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