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The Defiant 2024-12-21 16:27:33

USC Recruit Matai Tagoa'i Signs Historic Bitcoin NIL Deal

Matai Tagoa'i, a standout college football player, made history this week by becoming one of the first high school athletes to secure NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) compensation in Bitcoin. Tagoa'i, a four-star linebacker prospect, has signed a deal with the University of Southern California (USC), where he is expected to play for the Trojans in 2025. According to a press release , his groundbreaking NIL agreement includes receiving a portion of his compensation in Bitcoin through a collaboration with the global Bitcoin app Strike. The deal marks a historic step in integrating cryptocurrency into college sports contracts, highlighting the increasing adoption of digital assets. It could also help push college athletics into the modern era of financial innovation, as more athletes and universities consider cryptocurrency as a legitimate form of compensation. To continue reading this as well as other DeFi and Web3 news, visit us at thedefiant.io

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