Archive · 28 Nov 2025
FC Barcelona Faces Backlash Over Crypto Sponsor ZKP
FC Barcelona has made a three-year deal with a crypto company called Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZKP).
ZKP is very secretive and doesn't share much about who runs it or where its money comes from.
This has made many people worried, especially because ZKP is promoting its coins to Barcelona fans.
The club says it's not responsible for ZKP's coins, but some people think Barcelona should have checked more before making the deal.
There are also concerns because a person named Andrew Tate, who is in legal trouble, promoted ZKP.
Barcelona says it will share more information when it's available.
FC Barcelona entered a three-year sponsorship with crypto start-up ZKP, raising concerns about transparency and financial risks to fans.
ZKP is registered in Samoa and offers little information about its founders, funding, or operations.
Barcelona clarified it has no connection to ZKP's token and it's not part of the sponsorship agreement.
Critics, including former Barcelona board director Xavier Vilajoana, question the club's due diligence and suggest financial desperation.
Andrew Tate, facing multiple legal charges, promoted ZKP, further fueling doubts about the partnership.
- Who
- FC Barcelona and crypto start-up Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZKP)
- What
- FC Barcelona faces backlash over a secretive sponsorship deal with ZKP
- When
- Sponsorship announced in mid-November, ongoing scrutiny
- Where
- FC Barcelona (Spain) and ZKP (registered in Samoa)
- Why
- Critics raise concerns over ZKP's lack of transparency and potential financial risks to fans
- Sponsor Name
- Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZKP)
- Sponsorship Duration
- Three years
- ZKP's Legal Name
- Braxova Ltd (Samoan registered company)
- ZKP's Social Media Following
- Over 1,500 followers on X, 265 on Instagram
- Barcelona's Statement
- No connection to ZKP's token, not part of sponsorship agreement
- Critic's Concern
- Lack of transparency and potential financial risks to fans
- Andrew Tate's Involvement
- Promoted ZKP, facing multiple legal charges