Published 12:58 IST, May 10th 2021
Tom Brady loading up on Bitcoin? Tom Brady cypto message leaves NFL fans confused
Tom Brady loading up on Bitcoin? According to recent reports, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers star quarterback might be loading up on Bitcoin soon.
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With cryptocurrency gaining popularity, celebrities have also started showing interest in same. Many have invested in companies, while some are even being paid in types of cryptocurrency. This includes NFL icon Tom Brady, who is apparently also launching his own NFT (n-fungible toke) company. While Brady is about to launch company, he also replied to a rumour tweet, which hinted that Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB is interested in Bitcoin.
Tom Brady Crypto tweet: Is Tom Brady promoting Bitcoin?
This week, Jason Yawitz (Co-Founder, Blockworks) tweeted about Brady, and how star QB is looking to load up of Bitcoin. In tweet, Yawitz wrote to followers, asking m to retweet if Brady should "turn on his laser eyes". Brady was one of people who quote tweeted tweet, providing a seemingly cryptic response.
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"Hmmmm should I change it??" Brady wrote in response. Fans had interesting responses to Brady's reply, some believing seven-time Super Bowl winner was simply talking about his profile photo. Some people, however, connected it to NFT company Brady is launching. "I think hes loading up on ta," one fan wrote, while some strayed off topic and discussed 2021 NFL season.
This year, in spring, Brady is looking to launch Autograph – a new NFT platform. As per reports, this will w bring toger biggest athletes along with or big names from fashion and entertainment. "Autograph will bring toger some of world's most iconic names and brands with best in class digital artists to ideate, create and launch NFTs and ground-breaking experiences to a community of fans and collectors," said Dillon Rosenblatt (co-founder and CEO of Autograph).
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Trevor Lawrence Crypto deal and investment
Even before 2021 NFL Draft, Trevor Lawrence – . 1 overall pick – anunced his deal with Blockfolio, which is a cryptocurrency app. As per Forbes' Chris Cason, Lawrence will be paid for deal in cryptocurrency, which will be directly deposited in his account. "We believe that Trevor is future of football, and we think that crypto is future of finance," Sina Nader (Blockfolio’s COO), said in ir statement. "Trevor represents a lot of promise and potential of football at highest level, and we think that crypto represents same thing at highest level of finance".
(Im credits: Tom Brady Twitter, Instagram)
12:58 IST, May 10th 2021