Article contentOregon star defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux, considered among the top prospects for next year’s NFL draft, is getting in on the name, image and likeness party in a unique way: establishing his own cryptocurrency. Thibodeaux told ESPN that his new crypto coin, $JREAM, will benefit in part the athlete’s Jream Foundation, which serves underprivileged youth. Try refreshing your browser, or Oregon star Kayvon Thibodeaux launches his own cryptocurrency Back to video“I feel like crypto is such a new space and having an athlete involved in it kind of changes the dynamic of how athletes are viewed,” Thibodeaux said. In 21 collegiate games, Thibodeaux has amassed 79 total tackles, including 24.5 for loss, and 13 sacks. Thibodeaux isn’t even the first college athlete to release his own cryptocurrency.

Source: National Post September 24, 2021 00:00 UTC