SportsFi company Chiliz met with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to discuss investment and re-entry in the US crypto market under the crypto-friendly White House, increasing the driving force behind the clarity of regulations surrounding digital assets.
According to a request from the conference released by the SEC, Chiliz plans to re-enter the US market around the 2026 FIFA World Cup International Football (Soccer) Tournament. The comeback will involve investments of between $50 million and $100 million in local markets. It is said that teams from the National Basketball Association and the National Football League will be interested in launching fan tokens if regulations are improved.
The meeting with the federal agency took place on April 22nd. On the same day, Chiliz CEO Alexandre Dreyfus shared a photo with Bo Hines, executive director of the Trump Advisory Council of Digital Assets, and proposed a second meeting with White House officials.
According to conference documents, Chiliz discussed the proposed structure of fan tokens and why it should not be classified as security. Generally, security is an investment in which an investor expects profits for the efforts of someone other than an investor.
Whether cryptocurrencies and related assets are securities has been a key issue in the regulation of Web3 in the US.
Related: Chiliz 'Socios.com secures approval of the principle license in Malta
Chiliz Ecosystem watches TVL in 2025
Despite its partnerships with football clubs, gaming teams and racing companies, Chiliz has seen a significant decline in activity within its ecosystem. Defillama data shows that the total locked value for the protocol has decreased from $17.8 million on December 9, 2024 to $6.5 million on April 22, 2025, indicating a 63.5% decline.
The governance token is not particularly good either. According to Coinmarketcap, the price of Chiliz (CHZ) tokens has fallen 67% over the past 12 months. The company is known for its fan tokens. This allows enthusiasts to own the official cryptocurrency of their favorite sports clubs.
The company has partnered with soccer clubs such as Barcelona, ​​Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City to enter the soccer market.
Related: FIFA will launch NFT collection during the 2023 Club World Cup
Chiliz invested $80 million in partnerships within the US market in 2021, the documents show. However, the following year was a “strategic exit” due to regulatory uncertainty and the fallout from FTX.
The next World Cup is scheduled to take place in June 2026. The US will become the main hosts of the tournament, while Canada and Mexico will serve as co-hosts.
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SportsFi company Chiliz met with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to discuss investment and re-entry in the US crypto market under the crypto-friendly White House, increasing the driving force behind the clarity of regulations surrounding digital assets.
According to a proposed conference request published by the SEC, Chiliz plans to re-enter the US market around the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The comeback will involve investments of between $50 million and $100 million in local markets. It is said that the NBA and NFL teams are interested in launching fan tokens if regulations become more clear.
The meeting with the federal agency took place on April 22nd. On the same day, Chiliz CEO Alexandre Dreyfus shared a photo with Bo Hines, executive director of the Trump Advisory Council of Digital Assets, and proposed a second meeting with White House officials.
According to conference documents, Chiliz discussed the proposed structure of fan tokens and why it should not be classified as security. Generally, security is an investment in which an investor expects profits for the efforts of someone other than an investor.
Whether cryptocurrencies and related assets are securities has been a key issue in the regulation of Web3 in the US.
Related: Chiliz 'Socios.com secures approval of the principle license in Malta
Chiliz Ecosystem watches TVL in 2025
Despite its partnerships with football clubs, gaming teams and racing companies, Chiliz has seen a significant decline in activity within its ecosystem. Defillama data shows that the total locked value for the protocol has decreased from $17.8 million on December 9, 2024 to $6.5 million on April 22, 2025, indicating a 63.5% decline.
The governance token is not particularly good either. According to Coinmarketcap, the price of Chiliz (CHZ) tokens has fallen 67% over the past 12 months. The company is known for its fan tokens. This allows enthusiasts to own the official cryptocurrency of their favorite sports clubs.
The company has partnered with soccer clubs such as Barcelona, ​​Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City to enter the soccer market.
Related: FIFA will launch NFT collection during the 2023 Club World Cup
Chiliz invested $80 million in partnerships within the US market in 2021, the documents show. However, the following year was a “strategic exit” due to regulatory uncertainty and the fallout from FTX.
The next World Cup is scheduled to take place in June 2026. The US will become the main hosts of the tournament, while Canada and Mexico will serve as co-hosts.
Magazine: “Normie Degens” participates in sports fans' crypto tokens for rewards
