Geneva, 29th January 2025
The Football Business Academy (The FBA), a global leader in football business education, is proud to announce that it will now accept bitcoin payments for its programs. This bold move underscores The FBA’s commitment to innovation and its forward-thinking approach to the evolving landscape of the football and education industries, while acknowledging the staying power of bitcoin across society.
As the global financial ecosystem increasingly integrates digital assets, The FBA aims to remain at the forefront by adopting bitcoin’s blockchain technology for secure, fast, and efficient transactions. This initiative aligns with the organization’s ethos of preparing the next generation of leaders in football business with tools and knowledge that meet the demands of a dynamic world.
“By adding bitcoin as a payment option for tuition fees, we’re not only continuing to embrace technology but also making education more accessible to a global audience,” said Kristian Dobrev, Deputy CEO, and added: “Bitcoin payments offer students from around the world a seamless payment method, eliminating many of the barriers associated with international bank transfers, such as high fees and exchange rates.”
The decision to accept bitcoin reflects The FBA’s global perspective, catering to a diverse and international student base that values flexibility and technological advancement. The option will be available effective immediately for students who go through the admissions’ process and get accepted, a process they can start at www.the-fba.com/apply for The FBA’s renowned Professional Master in Football Business.
“By embracing bitcoin, The FBA not only simplifies transactions for students but also underpins its position as a pioneer among educational institutions in the sports industry,” added Dobrev. This step complements other innovative initiatives popularized by The FBA, such as hybrid learning models, practical partnerships with industry-leading organizations, and a focus on contemporary developments like digital transformation, women’s football, and sustainability in football.
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ABOUT THE FBA
The Football Business Academy is a global leader in football business education whose goal is to accelerate the professionalization of the football industry and develop current and future leaders in the game. Founded in 2017 and based in Switzerland, The FBA is best known for its flagship degree – the Professional Master in Football Business – which is a 12-month program with two intakes each year.
Furthermore, various football-related stakeholders seek the services of The FBA for the creation and/or delivery of a variety of tailor-made workshops, certificates, or diplomas. Other partners of The FBA include CONMEBOL, NWSL, USL, Belgian FA, Saudi Pro League, Club Nacional de Football, UNAFUT, Brighton & Hove Albion, Socios.com, Rangers FC, SL Benfica, Mazatlán FC, Common Goal, Double Pass and Samba Digital.
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