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ex-Panthers OT Russell Okung claims victory lap over getting paid in Bitcoin
Another blindside starter that didn't work out was Russell Okung, who played seven games in 2020 and then ... he is most-famous for converting half of his salary with the Panthers that year into Bitcoin - making him the first NFL player to do so.
Russell Okung's $6.5M Bitcoin Salary in 2020 Panthers Contract Now Worth $20M
Russell Okung's bet on Bitcoin four years ago when he was a member of the Carolina Panthers is paying off handsomely. Per Amit Kumar Jha of
Retired NFL lineman Russell Okung waited 4 years to dunk on his Bitcoin haters
Almost exactly four years ago, then-Carolina Panthers offensive lineman Russell Okung took half of his $13 million salary for the 2020 season and had his employer deposit the money into a crypto product from Zap called “Strike” which purchased Bitcoin with the funds.
Russell Okung’s New Football League Wants Players to be Paid in Bitcoin
The Bitball league will let players earn in Bitcoin, aiming to cut out middlemen and create lasting wealth for athletes, Okung told Decrypt.
Ex-NFL player Russell Okung’s incredible $6.5 million bitcoin gamble pays off
The former offensive tackle was the first NFL player ever to be paid in bitcoin back in 2020. See what his money is worth today.
Panthers Player Who Got Contract Paid in Bitcoin is Now Worth Millions
Okung became the very first player to be paid in Bitcoin back in 2020 when he had the Panther pay half of his $13 million salary into the popular cryptocurrency. Though the move might have been a bit confusing at the time, Okung's $6.5 million contract is now worth a reported $20 million.
Ex-Carolina Panthers Player Russell Okung’s 2020 Bitcoin Paycheck Could Now Be Worth $21 Million
If retired Carolina Panthers player Russell Okung held onto the 240 Bitcoin purchased in lieu of half of his 2020 salary until today, he would be sitting on over $20.9 million. If.
Former NFL 2X Pro Bowler Russell Okung Has A Message For The Haters Who Doubted Him After He Gambled His $6.5-Million Salary On Bitcoin
Russell Okung bet on Bitcoin four years ago when he was a member of the Carolina Panthers. It started off rocky, but the never folded. That decision is now paying off handsomely. Per Amit Kumar Jha of Essentially Sports, the former offensive tackle turned ...
Former NFL OT Russell Okung Is Looking Like A Genius As New Report Reveals How Many Millions He’s Made After Demanding His Entire NFL Salary In Bitcoin Years Ago
Former Seahawks and Panthers OT Russell Okung held on for dear life, and it has worked out in his favor. Okung shocked many in the sports world when he announced he would receive half his 2020 salary in Bitcoin.
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Russell Okung Became The First NFL Player To Be Paid In Bitcoin In 2020, And The Decision Has Led To A Massive Payout In 2024
Russell Okung has no regrets about deciding to be paid in bitcoin. The two-time Pro Bowler previously played for the ...
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NFL Players Who Took Bitcoin As Payment Are Now Reaping The Benefits
But with the recent boom of the price of Bitcoin, they are now reaping the benefits and getting the last laughs. The ...
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NFL Player Mocked For Taking Salary In Bitcoin: Russell Okung May Have The Last Laugh As BTC Soars
While some poked fun at the financial decision, the NFL player's Bitcoin payment has soared in value. Once viewed as a joke to skeptics and members of the media, Okung could be having the last ...