BeInCrypto Weekly Crypto News Roundup: January 1, 2021

Russell Okung Becomes First Pro Athlete to Be Paid in Bitcoin Starting off our roundup, we wanted to highlight the amazing news received by professional football player Russell Okung. This Super Bowl champion has been a vocal advocate of Bitcoin for years, even tweeting last year that he wants to be paid in Bitcoin.

Russell Okung to Receive Half of His $13 Million Contract in Bitcoin

Okung announced a new partnership with Strike, a network that utilizes the Bitcoin Lightning Network. The network will enable him to covert $7. 5 million of his $13 million football contract into BTC.

NFL Star Russell Okung to Receive Paycheck in Bitcoin

NFL Player Oren Burks Says ‘Buy Bitcoin’ as Price Barrels Toward $12K

In case anybody had forgotten, NFL player Oren Burks has just reminded the crypto community that he is a bitcoin bull. Burks, who plays linebacker for the Green Bay Packers, has caught hold of bitcoin fever as the BTC price barrels toward the $12,000 threshold.

Bitcoin Bull Lobbies to Be NFL Players Association President

Russell Okung, offensive tackle for the LA Chargers and one of the most outspoken Bitcoin bulls in the league, is hoping to be the NFL Players Association President someday. Russell Okung hopes to someday ‘take on the NFL establishment.

For “My Cause My Cleats” Design, Russell Okung Sports BTCPay Server

The NFL’s biggest Bitcoin spokesperson, Russell Okung, will wear cleats advertising BTCPay in his next game. The post For “My Cause My Cleats” Design, Russell Okung Sports BTCPay Server appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine.