A pension fund in the United States has added both Bitcoin and Ether to its portfolio. This marks the first-ever cryptocurrency investment by a US public pension plan, further highlighting institutional demand for crypto exposure. Firefighter Pension Partners With NAYDIG According to a press release from Newswire, the Houston Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund (HFRRF) announced their investment this morning. NAYDIG – a Fintech service provider for banks, corporations, and institutions – facilitated the purchase on the fund’s behalf. It…
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Spanish Football Club is the First to Pay for Player’s Transfer Using Bitcoin
Bitcoin’s position as a global currency continues to increase with adoption in different industries across the world. This week, a Spanish football club became the first to pay for a footballer’s transfer with Bitcoin. Football’s First transfer with Bitcoin This historic milestone occurred this week when footballer David Barral joined Spanish third division club DUX International de Madrid. The entire transfer was performed via Bitcoin, with the club not disclosing the total amount paid. The signing of this historic contract…
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