{"id":71887,"date":"2023-07-01T21:12:58","date_gmt":"2023-07-01T15:42:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oracleglobe.com\/?p=71887"},"modified":"2023-07-18T15:49:48","modified_gmt":"2023-07-18T10:19:48","slug":"celebrities-known-to-use-and-endorse-bitcoin-and-other-cryptocurrencies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oracleglobe.com\/celebrities-known-to-use-and-endorse-bitcoin-and-other-cryptocurrencies\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrities Known to Use and Endorse Bitcoin (and Other Cryptocurrencies)"},"content":{"rendered":"
There are thought to be about 45 million Americans who are currently using Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, as well as trading the currencies to try and make a profit, cryptocurrencies can now be used in day-to-day life with more retailers allowing the use of decentralized currencies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Celebrities tend to be early adopters when it comes to new technologies, and some are even recruited for endorsements. In this guide, we\u2019re exploring some of the celebs known to use cryptocurrencies regularly.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n There are a number of ways that we can work out the celebrity users of cryptocurrencies. As well as a lot of them are happy to talk about it in interviews or on Twitter, sometimes the use of crypto is public knowledge.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Cryptocurrency gambling is growing at a rapid rate, and the celebs who are known to be gamblers have been involved in some specific crypto gambling events. For example, in a recent blockchain poker tournament, Vince Vaughn and Phil Ivey were among the participants. Platforms offering <\/span>BTC poker<\/span><\/a>, allowing people to deposit and withdraw using cryptocurrencies, sometimes have public events like this.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Public events are good for showing us which celebs are engaging in the cryptocurrency industry, but many more are playing Bitcoin and cryptocurrency online. Some celebrities are also more than happy to tell us about their cryptocurrency use. Sticking with the gambling theme, Drake shared a series of screenshots in which he showed bets he had placed on the Super Bowl, making an overall profit on his bets, which were worth around $1 million in total.<\/span><\/p>\n Let\u2019s dive into the list of celebrities we know are into cryptocurrencies:<\/span><\/p>\n Snoop Dogg, real name Calvin Broadus Jr., is known to be an early adopter in the world of technology. He\u2019s something of an entrepreneur as well as a rapper, and he was certainly one of the first celebrities to throw their hat in the ring when it came to supporting crypto.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Back in 2013, Snoop announced that his next album would be available to purchase with Bitcoin. This is well before crypto became mainstream.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Snoop is also no stranger to blockchain technology in the form of NFTs, minting his own Snoopverse NFTs, in association with The Sandbox. He also sold \u2018Stash Box\u2019 NFTs to accompany his most recent album, and these limited edition NFTs sold in their thousands, with estimates he made over $40 million from the launch. Some have speculated about whether his NFTs were more of a publicity stunt, a bit like when <\/span>he supposedly invited Harry and Meghan to his house for Thanksgiving<\/span><\/a>. Snoop is not afraid to be controversial to make the headlines. However, when it comes to NFTs and cryptocurrency he knows his stuff.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nHow Do We Know Which Celebrities Use Crypto?<\/span><\/h2>\n
Celebs Who Are Into Crypto<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Snoop Dogg<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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