USC Player Is Getting Paid Partially In Bitcoin
by Larry Leo
December 19, 20245 Comments
On Thursday, USC linebacker signee Matai Tagoa'i announced that he has accepted part of his future NIL earnings with the Trojans in Bitcoin...
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Tagoa'i is a four-star prospect and 247Sports' No. 87 overall prospect in the Class of 2025. He is the No. 5 linebacker in the nation and the No. 7 player from the state of California.
In a statement, Tagoa'i called the decision "a game-changer" that will set himself up for long-term financial growth. He said that he hopes to set an example for other athletes thinking about their financial future.
“This is a game-changer for me,” Tagoa’i said, via On3. “By taking part of my NIL earnings in Bitcoin, I’m setting myself up for long-term financial growth. I’m grateful to Strike, House of Victory and 3Point0 Labs for helping me take this step. I’m proud to be part of this innovative collaboration that’s redefining the future of college athletics and finance and hope to set an example for other young athletes to think about their financial future.”
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Originally published on TigerDroppings.com
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