{"id":14662,"date":"2021-09-07T17:59:19","date_gmt":"2021-09-07T17:59:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ci028ca6403000275c"},"modified":"2021-09-07T17:59:19","modified_gmt":"2021-09-07T17:59:19","slug":"nba-legend-stephen-curry-partners-with-bitcoin-exchange-ftx","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bitcoinmagazine.com\/culture\/nba-legend-stephen-curry-partners-with-bitcoin-exchange-ftx","title":{"rendered":"NBA Legend Stephen Curry Partners With Bitcoin Exchange FTX"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Bitcoin and crypto exchange FTX has announced a long-term partnership with NBA superstar Stephen Curry. <\/p>\n

As a global ambassador, Curry will receive an equity stake in FTX.com and his foundation, Eat.Learn.Play<\/a>, will partner with the firm for charitable initiatives. <\/p>\n

Stephen Curry commented that he was excited to partner with a company that “demystifies” the Bitcoin and crypto space and “eliminates the intimidation factor for first-time users.\u201d <\/p>\n

 \u201cFTX is like minded when it comes to giving back to the community in meaningful ways and I can\u2019t wait to see what we can achieve together.\u201d <\/p>\n

The partnership announcement comes just hours after Stephen Curry tweeted, \u201c\u200b\u200bJust getting started in the crypto game…y’all got any advice??\u201d<\/p>\n

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The partnership marks the Golden State Warriors NBA champion\u2019s first venture into Bitcoin. Additionally, FTX has committed to providing an annual charitable contribution to Stephen and Ayesha Curry\u2019s foundation, Eat.Learn.Play. <\/p>\n

Sam Bankman-Fried, CEO of FTX, commented, \u201cAfter meeting and speaking with Stephen, it was clear that he is a seamless fit for FTX. His tireless commitment to charity alongside a ferocious work ethic to become the greatest in any arena he steps foot in, whether it is basketball, investing or business, perfectly align with FTX\u2019s core values. I look forward to working together with Stephen to create a positive impact for those who need it most in the world.\u201d <\/p>\n

It is becoming more and more common for major professional athletes to find ways to be paid in Bitcoin and to partner with Bitcoin-adjacent companies. Just last month, seven-time UEFA Champions League winner AC Milan struck a multi-year partnership with BitMex<\/a> to become their first-ever official sleeve partner as well as their official Bitcoin trading partner. <\/p>\n

Back in May, Toronto FC forward Ifunanyachi Achara converted<\/a> part of his pro soccer salary to Bitcoin and sent BTC remittances to family in Nigeria.<\/p>\n

In late 2020, NFL Tackle Russel Okung and Strike announced a partnership<\/a> that will pay a sizable portion of Okung\u2019s $13MM NFL in Bitcoin.<\/p>\n

The massive influence and online following professional athletes enjoy is a great means of spreading Bitcoin adoption. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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