Trevor Lawrence adding cryptocurrency to his playbook
Associated PressNEW YORK — Trevor Lawrence is set to cash in on multiple platforms. 1 overall NFL draft pick, signed an endorsement deal with cryptocurrency investment app Blockfolio on Monday. Companies such as Tesla now accept the currency as a form of payment on their electric vehicles, and companies such as Square and Venmo now allow individuals to hold Bitcoin within their apps. Panthers veteran offensive tackle Russell Okung recently became an investor and adviser of Fold, a credit card that allows people to accumulate Bitcoin when they shop at retailers. Okung, entering his 11th NFL season, tweeted late last year “Paid in Bitcoin” and tweeted on Monday that “Bitcoin is inevitable.” Also, Chiefs tight end Sean Culkin, who is entering his fifth NFL season, tweeted on Monday that he’s converting his 2021 salary into Bitcoin.