Scotland returns to the World Cup after 10,219 days, and crypto is along for the ride

Scotland's World Cup return after 28 years brings crypto along for the ride

Kraken became Official Crypto Supporter for FIFA World Cup 2026; Scotland's $SFA fan token ($20M valuation) launched ahead of the nation's first World Cup in 28 years. Fan tokens show match-outcome volatility (24–48h win spikes, loss selloffs), marking crypto's transition from niche to mainstream sports sponsorships.