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Incoming USC linebacker Matai Tagoa'i announced Thursday that he will accept part of his NIL package in bitcoin.
"This is a game-changer for me," he said in a statement (h/t Pete Nakos of On3). "By taking part of my NIL earnings in Bitcoin, I'm setting myself up for long-term financial growth. I'm grateful to Strike, House of Victory and 3Point0 Labs for helping me take this step. I'm proud to be part of this innovative collaboration that's redefining the future of college athletics and finance and hope to set an example for other young athletes to think about their financial future.