- Ultimate Fighting Champion star Matheus Nicolau is the latest athlete that has opted to receive his fight earnings in Bitcoin.
- A deal that was assisted through Bitwage payroll service will see the UFC fighter receive his first Bitcoin paycheck.
- Nicolau’s manager, Vinicius Las Casas, will also use Bitwage to receive a portion of his salary in Bitcoin.
A Brazilian Ultimate Fighting Champion (UFC) star will receive his next fight earnings in cryptocurrency to hedge against inflation and protect the value of his hard earned-money.
Matheus Nicolau is the latest athlete that has opted to receive his fight earnings in Bitcoin (BTC). Through a deal that was assisted by Bitwage payroll service, Nicolau, the eighth-ranked UFC flyweight fighter, received his first salary in Bitcoin this past Monday.
It is believed that the Brazilian fighter opted for a cryptocurrency paycheck to hedge against the rising inflation, stating in a recent interview that earning Bitcoin will help secur ...