Cryptocurrency seems like the most significant buzz of the decade. Everyone is talking about it and people are very excited about how it is going to change the world. When the digital currency concept was introduced years ago, most people viewed it as an unrealistic idea.
Nowadays, more and more people are accepting it and choosing to invest in Bitcoin. Also, the number of brands and online stores that allow people to shop with bitcoins is increasing every day.
Although some people are still skeptical about cryptocurrencies, one thing that is for sure is that they will keep changing businesses for the better. There have been numerous actors, singers, athletes, and influencers who have gone extra miles to show their support for cryptocurrencies. BitFortune.net affectionately refers to these individuals as ‘Crypto Kings’.
Below is a list of crypto kings that have made history with their engagement and dedication to cryptocurrencies.
Anthony Di Iorio
He is the founder of Consensys and the co-founder of Ethereum. He has been supporting cryptocurrencies by investing in assets like Zcash, Qtum, and Vechain. He has also engaged in different projects including Bitcoin Alliance of Canada, Jaxx Blockchain Interface, and Kryptokit.
Brock Pierce
Brock Pierce is the chairman of Bitcoin foundation and the advisor of Block one. He is a famous avid gamer well known for supporting the digital currency. In 2016, he built one of the biggest virtual assets trading company, but later he was fascinated by Bitcoin’s potential and decided to fund some crypto organizations. He has taken part in numerous projects including EverTune, Plasino, and GoCoin.
Michael Novogratz
He is the CEO of Galaxy digital and a significant crypto asset investor. He is a famous macro hedge fund manager who started investing in crypto back in 2013. Ever since he has not been shy about his support for the digital currency and currently aims at making as much money as possible through Bitcoin investment.
Dan Larimer
The 35 aged investor is the CTO in Block one. He left Okay.com to follow a new idea on the blockchain based social network named Steemit in 2016. This is a platform where users are given a bonus for posting and curating content. The Steemit coin has been gaining fame and pushing its value. Some of his projects include Cryptonomex and Bitshares.
Mike Tyson
Tyson, a boxing star, has lately been seen trying to cash in on Bitcoin. He owns Mike Tyson Bitcoin, a company that provides a Bitcoin ATM and provides wallets for storage and trading cryptocurrency. Tyson stated that he believes that in the few coming years, digital currency will become a regular part of the monetary system.
Floyd Mayweather JR
Mayweather is a famous boxing champion connected to Centra. He tried to convince his Facebook followers last September to invest in Centra Token, a new form of cryptocurrency. Thus, he showed that he has faith in the digital currency.
Ashton Kutcher
Besides being a famous actor, Kutcher is also an investor in the capital firm A-Grade Investments, which has funded Airbnb and Uber, just to mention a few. Kutcher talked about this decentralized technology years ago which made Bitcoin possible. He said that the same technology used to build Bitcoin could be used in ensuring internet anonymity, thus enhancing security.
Jamie Foxx
This Oscar-winning actor showed his interest in the cryptocurrency game when he tweeted that he supports Cobinhood. This is a cryptocurrency trading exchange that comes at no fee. In the tweet, he stated he was looking forward to participating in the Cobinhood Token.
The list of influencers and celebrities who have shown interest in digital currencies is endless. While some people are still not sure about it and the many ways it helps in facilitating trade, it is clear that there is a solid future for this technology, especially with the help of blockchain that promotes transparency and accuracy in the digital currency transactions.
