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NFL star Aaron Rodgers to be paid Bitcoin as part of salary

American Football star Aaron Rodgers is to be part-paid in crypto.

The three-time NFL MVP took to Twitter to say he’ll be receiving a portion of his $33.5m annual salary in Bitcoin.

A legendary figure in the sport, the Green Bay Packers’ quarter-back is aiming to spread his influence in the cryptocurrency industry.

I believe in Bitcoin & the future is bright. That's why I’m teaming up with Cash App to take a portion of my salary in bitcoin today.

To make Bitcoin more accessible to my fans I’m giving out a total of $1M in btc now too.