XSE Pro League Guangzhou 2026 concluded on July 12, with no sponsorship branding from cryptocurrency or blockchain companies visible at the event, according to Techub News. The Counter-Strike 2 tournament carried a $1 million prize pool, was organized by Xin Sai Esports, and featured 16 international teams. The report described it as the first top-tier CS2 ranking event in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Citing CryptoBriefing, the item said the esports sector is continuing to pull back from crypto sponsorships. It also said China’s regulatory stance on cryptocurrencies has made such partnerships difficult to execute in the region. The report did not mention any specific crypto firms that had considered sponsoring the event.
XSE Pro League Guangzhou wrapped up on July 12
XSE Pro League Guangzhou 2026 ended on July 12, according to Techub News. The Counter-Strike 2 event had a $1 million prize pool, was organized by Xin Sai Esports, and brought together 16 international teams.
No crypto or blockchain sponsor logos were seen at the event
The report said there were no sponsorship signs from any cryptocurrency or blockchain companies at the tournament. It also described the competition as the first top-tier CS2 ranking event held in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
Report points to industry pullback and local regulation
According to CryptoBriefing, the esports industry is continuing to move away from crypto sponsorships. The report added that China’s regulatory policy on cryptocurrencies has made this kind of cooperation hard to carry out in the region.
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