UFC flyweight contender Matheus Nicolau has signed a deal that will see him receive future earnings in Bitcoin via Bitwage, the world’s largest crypto-payroll service.
Nicolau, originally from Brazil, is now the first Latin American fighter to be paid in the leading cryptocurrency.
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Nicolau, alongside many other Latin Americans, prefers receiving payments in Bitcoin due to the staggering inflation that currently haunts his home country.
His manager, Vinicius Las Casas, explained:
“We are very bullish on Bitcoin, and we are looking to spread the Bitcoin gospel with this latest deal.”
Las Casas will also be receiving part of his salary in Bitcoin.
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To receive a Bitcoin salary through Bitwage, users have to register and obtain a bank account number, this account number is then given to the employer, who can then deposit a paycheck. Once the paycheck goes through, the user will receive Bitcoin to their preferred wallet.
🇺🇸Inside the octagon, I'm fighting my opponents.
— Matheus Nicolau (@NicolauMatheus) March 21, 2022
Outside the octagon, I'm fighting inflation.
Paid in #bitcoin. Thanks, Bitwage (@Bitwage).
🇧🇷Dentro do octógono, estou lutando contra meus oponentes.
Fora dele, estou lutando contra a inflação.
Pago em #bitcoin. Obrigado, Bitwage. pic.twitter.com/MucmZv0HIV
