From first downs to crypto: A former NFL player gets into digital assets

From first downs to crypto: A former NFL player gets into digital assets

Lewis Neal went from playing professional football to trading various asset classes before he found out about Bitcoin. When things don't go as planned in your career, finding opportunities in other fields is the way to go according to Lewis Neal, a former  National Football League (NFL) defensive tackle.Speaking to Cointelegraph at the Blockchain Economy Dubai Summit 2022, Neal shared the story of how he went from playing professional football to exploring the finance world, eventually leading him to Bitcoin (BTC) and crypto wallets. Lewis Neal with Cointelegraph reporter Ezra Reguerra.....


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