Former National Football League playerRussell Okung wanted to be paid in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) back in 2020 and shocked many in the sports world, including teammates, agents and financial advisors, when he announced that half his salary would be paid out via the leading cryptocurrency. Once viewed as a joke to skeptics and members of the media, Okung could be having the last laugh, with his Bitcoin salary received from the NFL soaring in value in the past year. What Happened: The price of Bitcoin has climbed in value since Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election, hitting several new al…
