Premier League’s £10m Crypto Funds Frozen in NCA Investigation of Sorare Partner

Premier League faces crypto fund freeze as NCA probes Sorare's unlicensed gambling activities. Details on the £10m account freeze and ongoing investigation.

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September 12, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — London, United Kingdom — The Premier League has seen over £10 million in cryptocurrency assets locked in a Barclays bank account following an ongoing investigation by the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA). The funds, held under the name of The Football Association Premier League Limited, were reportedly paid by Sorare, a blockchain-based digital collectibles company.

The NCA, working alongside Luxembourg authorities, is examining Sorare’s operations after it was revealed that the firm had a licensing agreement to issue digital player cards for the Premier League. The agency is investigating potential violations related to unlicensed gambling and financial misconduct linked to the company’s fantasy football platform.

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A court has extended the freeze on the funds for an additional four months as part of the international probe. The move highlights growing regulatory scrutiny of cryptocurrency-linked ventures in the sports industry, particularly those involving digital assets and online gaming platforms.

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