The First Pro Sports League In North America To Pay Athletes In BTC Is Here

The First Pro Sports League In North America To Pay Athletes In BTC Is Here

Canada might not be known for crypto, or for basketball, but recent news could be changing that. The Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) is becoming the first professional sports league in North America to adopt bitcoin as a method of payment for player salaries. The move is part of a league partnership with Canadian crypto […]


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