Buffalo Bills backup quarterback Matt Barkley has played for a number of NFL teams in his career, including short stints with the San Francisco 49ers and Cincinnati Bengals. And apparently, he attempted to receive his paychecks in a unique fashion: bitcoin.
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With cryptocurrency continuing to grow in popularity, it isn't surprising that professional athletes are taking notice.