5 Unexpected Celebrities Who Invest in Bitcoin
Many celebrities have been caught up in crypto scams. These celebrities have been involved in primarily Bitcoin activity.
The famous among us mere peasants tend to keep their investments private but here are 5 celebrities who you may not know are big into Bitcoin.
Note: This post is all men, so make sure to keep an eye out for our female edition coming next.
Tony Hawk
Legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk has been an early adopter of Bitcoin, revealing that he first bought it back in 2012.
Hawk's interest in Bitcoin goes beyond investment, he's also an active proponent of its potential to transform financial transactions. His charitable foundation, The Tony Hawk Foundation, accepts donations in Bitcoin, showing his commitment to leveraging Bitcoin for social good.
Richard Branson
Sir Richard Branson, the billionaire founder of the Virgin Group, is known for his adventurous spirit and forward-thinking business strategies.
It's no surprise that Branson has expressed interest in Bitcoin. He has invested in Bitcoin and is a vocal supporter of it, seeing it as an innovative way to create a more efficient and transparent global financial system.
Jay-Z
Shawn Carter, better known as Jay-Z, is not just a musician but is also a savvy investor. Jay-Z has ventured into the Bitcoin space by partnering with Twitter's former CEO, Jack Dorsey, to establish a Bitcoin development fund.
Their initiative, Btrust, aims to fund Bitcoin development, with a particular focus on Africa and India. This move underscores Jay-Z's belief in Bitcoin as a tool for financial empowerment and his commitment to fostering its growth worldwide. Jay-Z has 99 problems but Bitcoin ain’t one.
Kieran Gibbs
Kieran Gibbs, an English footballer renowned for his tenure with Arsenal, has taken a significant step into Bitcoin by choosing to receive 50% of his salary at David Beckham’s Inter Miami, in Bitcoin.
This move not only highlights his personal belief in the long-term value of Bitcoin but also marks him as a forward-thinking athlete who is embracing the financial revolution.
Jack Dorsey
Jack Dorsey, the co-founder of Twitter and Square (now known as Block, Inc.), is perhaps one of the most prominent tech figures to advocate for Bitcoin. Dorsey has consistently highlighted his belief in Bitcoin's potential to become the internet's native currency.
Through Square and now Block, he has made significant investments in Bitcoin and introduced features that allow users to trade and hold it, positioning himself as a key player in the Bitcoin space.
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