Since the collapse of FTX (and subsequent class action lawsuit against some of its promoters), the days of world-famous athletes promoting crypto exchanges have yet to return, but several articles this weekend This suggests that the relationship between the world and the virtual currency world may be influenced in the future. We move closer to each other again.
On Saturday, Gemini Exchange co-founders Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss made a $450 purchase to Real Bedford FC, a soccer club owned by Peter McCormack, host of the popular podcast “What Bitcoin Did.” He announced that he had invested $10,000 worth of Bitcoin. The Winklevoss twins will take on co-ownership roles alongside McCormack, who bought the team in 2021.
According to a press release, the investment is the largest ever made in an English football club outside of the professional leagues and will support the development of new training centres, the development of local talent and continued support for girls and youth. It is said that it will be used. football.
The two new co-owners compared Real Bedford's underdog story to that of Bitcoin itself. Post to Xwrote, “We believe that Real Bedford, powered by Bitcoin and Peter's leadership, has the ability to defy expectations, upend systems, and dethrone incumbents.”
VeChain’s UFC partnership evolves
Elsewhere in the sports world, VeChain and the UFC unveiled the latest outcome of their partnership: fighting gloves with built-in NFC chips for authentication and fan engagement. To celebrate the launch, the company announced that UFC President Dana White has minted a limited initial set of 25 gloves for celebrities such as Joe Rogan.
”Improved gloves can help protect athletes better, but integrated gloves $VET“The powered chip provides a means to provide an immutable record of use, ensuring that fans receiving the gloves receive an authentic product authenticated by the blockchain, preventing fraud and also preserving their value,” the company said. wrote in a post to X.
VeChain and UFC partnership begins in 2022 and is reported to be worth $100 million over five years Sponsorship contract. VeChain hailed the success of this partnership, saying it contributed to increasing the popularity of the VeChainThor protocol.
Also in UFC news, UFC fighter Renato Moicano screamed for Bitcoin after a recent fight and asked to receive his $300,000 bonus winnings in Bitcoin. Although he didn't end up winning the bonus, Moicano's Bitcoin shout-out drew praise across social media.
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