NFL star Russell Okung’s massive bitcoin contract gamble pays off handsomely – Wide World of Sports

Here’s a move that could be a trend of the future in pro sports.
Carolina Panthers offensive lineman Russell Okung raked in a massive windfall when half of his $16.8 million base salary (AUD)—reportedly over $8 million—was converted to Bitcoin.
In December, Okung made headlines when he reached the agreement with the team, resulting in the NFL investigating the structure of the contract. They found nothing untoward and Okung’s gamble has now paid off.
At the time the contract was negotiated, Bitcoin…

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