FIFA is considering launching an official cryptocurrency, with Trump suggesting its value could surpass that of FIFA

BlockBeats News, March 9, according to Crypto.news, International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) President Gianni Infantino has expressed consideration for launching a cryptocurrency belonging to FIFA. During the White House cryptocurrency summit hosted by President Trump on March 7, Infantino conveyed the interest of the international football governing body in creating a crypto token to interact with global fans. Infantino stated, "FIFA is very interested in developing a FIFA token, starting here, starting in the United States, conquering the 5 billion football fans globally, conquering the world of football." Although specific details or a timeline have not been disclosed, the statement suggests that FIFA is exploring blockchain technology as a potential avenue to attract fans and generate revenue. Trump responded to this by saying, "The value of this token could eventually exceed that of FIFA. In fact, it could be a quite valuable token."

International Federation of Association Football is preparing for the 2026 World Cup, where the United States, Canada, and Mexico will co-host the World Cup. Following the conclusion of the White House cryptocurrency summit, the price of the fake "FIFA" token surged by 357,000% in a single day, reaching a market cap of approximately $8.2 million; however, there is currently no official token launched in the market.