Ted-Jan Bloemen: Olympic Speed Skater Lands Cryptocurrency Sponsorship

Getting paid in Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies makes sense for a lot of people; freelancers tend to benefit from this new form of money. In the sports industry, it seems there is far less interest in cryptocurrency right now. Canadian speed skater Ted-Jan Bloemen is a clear exception in this regard. His new sponsorship with ONG Social ensures he gets paid in the native digital currency. Bloemen is also competing at the Pyeongchang Olympics, which makes this deal even more intriguing.
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