5 Public Figures Who Accepted Bitcoin As Payment

Throughout the years, cryptocurrency has swept the globe by storm, but in 2021, it has reached unprecedented heights. Entrepreneurs and tech aficionados aren’t the only ones who accept bitcoin as payment; athletes and politicians are already requesting Bitcoin payments.

Here are five notable personalities who have taken bitcoin as payment or would want to do so in the future.

Francis Suarez

In response to a Twitter by crypto engineer Anthony Pampliano, who wondered, “Who is going to be the first American politician to receive their salary in bitcoin?” Miami Mayor Francis Suarez declared in a tweet Wednesday that he will take his next paycheck in Bitcoin. Suarez’s drive to make Miami a digital innovation hotspot is highlighted in this message.

Eric Adams

Following Suarez’s tweet, New York City mayor-elect Eric Adams said on Thursday that his first three paychecks will be paid in Bitcoin. “NYC will be the epicenter of the cryptocurrency business, as well as other fast-growing, inventive industries,” the Democrat declared, as he expressed his ambition to integrate cryptocurrencies into the city’s economy.

Joe Rogan

He has now agreed to get $100,000 in bitcoin after reaching a $100 million contract with Spotify…