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When NFL star Odell Beckham Jr. decided to make a bold statement about his financial future in 2021, he didn’t just catch passes — he caught Bitcoin fever. Partnering with Square CashApp, OBJ proudly announced he’d take his entire $4.25 million Los Angeles Rams salary for the 2021-2022 season in Bitcoin (BTC). Skeptics scoffed. Bitcoin was trading at a respectable $57,400 in November 2021, and the move seemed like a moonshot. But for Beckham Jr., it was a “new era.” See below. It’s a NEW ERA & to kick that off I’m hyped to announce that I’m taking my new salary in bitcoin thanks to @CashApp. To ALL MY FANS out there, no matter where u r: THANK YOU! I’m giving back a total of $1M in BTC rn too. Drop your $cashtag w. #OBJBTC & follow @CashApp NOW pic.twitter.com/ds1IgZ1zup — Odell Beckham Jr (@obj) November 22, 2021 To celebrate both his new crypto-friendly paycheck and his move to the Rams, he promised to give away $1 million in Bitcoin to fans via X (formerly known as Twitter). Cue the avalanche of “thank you” tweets from followers thrilled by their newfound digital riches. Fast-forward to earlier this month: Beckham Jr. made clear he was happy with his decision. Beckham Jr. wasn’t alone in this cryptocurrency craze. He’s just one athlete on a growing roster of NFL players keen on swapping greenbacks for so-called digital gold. Russell Okung Before Beckham Jr. was Russell Okung. The offensive tackle got heat in 2020 with the Carolina Panthers by converting half his $13 million salary into Bitcoin. Okung’s announcement, “Paid in Bitcoin,” went viral, positioning him as the NFL’s crypto pioneer. Little did he know he’d inspire a tidal wave of blockchain enthusiasm among his gridiron peers. NFL executives and financial advisors — even…

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