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CNBC
3 days ago
- Business
- CNBC
Bitcoin heads for winning month despite return of trade war fears: CNBC Crypto World
On today's episode of CNBC Crypto World, cryptocurrencies slip alongside a pullback on Wall Street driven by trade concerns. Plus, Michael Saylor of Strategy reacts to the rise of corporations buying bitcoin. And, NBA star Tristan Thompson discusses the latest on his projects that blend crypto, web3 and AI.
Forbes
4 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
How Athletes Are Fueling Bitcoin's Push Into The Mainstream
Tristan Thompson #13 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives against Duncan Robinson during the fourth ... More quarter in Game Four of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs on April 28, 2025. (Photo by Megan Briggs) A growing number of professional athletes are becoming vocal advocates of Bitcoin and digital assets. What started as a trickle of interest is becoming a wave, as players from the NBA, NFL, and beyond use their influence and capital to help push decentralized finance into the mainstream. Cleveland Cavalier Tristan Thompson joined in that conversation during the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas, hosting over 30,000 attendees. In an interview with Forbes, Thompson reflected on his journey into Bitcoin, his views on the broader crypto ecosystem, and why he sees financial independence as a new form of empowerment for athletes and their communities. Thompson was first introduced to Bitcoin in 2015, but the concept didn't immediately resonate. It wasn't until 2020, when more of his peers began investing and institutional interest started growing, that he began to take a closer look. Conversations with financial professionals sparked his curiosity, but major firms were still hesitant to enter the space at the time. As BlackRock and others eventually moved into digital assets, Thompson saw Bitcoin not as a passing trend but as a meaningful shift in how value and ownership could be structured. What ultimately drew him in was not just the market potential but also the philosophy of a decentralized system that gives people greater control over their financial lives. In a space known for its tribalistic culture, Thompson views digital assets with a more inclusive outlook. Using a sports analogy, he said, 'Bitcoin is like Michael Jordan. Ethereum? That's LeBron. Then you've got Steph Curry, we'll say he's Solana. You need all of them to evolve the game,' he said. 'It's a team sport.' Still, when newcomers ask where to start, he points them straight to Bitcoin. 'It's the original. You start there, then educate yourself from there.' His broader goal of participating in the digital asset ecosystem reflects a mindset gaining traction among athletes. One focused less on short-term speculation and more on building lasting financial independence. That includes helping everyday workers, including those around him in sports arenas, understand how tools like Bitcoin can offer a path to greater control over their financial futures. Thompson isn't the only athlete investing in Bitcoin and digital assets as a path toward building wealth. NFL running back Saquon Barkley made headlines in 2021 when he announced he would convert all of his endorsement income into Bitcoin using the payment platform Strike. 'We're seeing inflation and learning you can't just save yourself to wealth,' Barkley said on Anthony Pompliano's podcast. 'That's why I'm taking my marketing money in Bitcoin.' His reasoning echoed Thompson's focus on long-term value in an unpredictable economic climate. Barkley emphasized that building generational wealth requires more than a player's salary, especially in high-risk positions where injuries can abruptly alter a career. After tearing his ACL in 2020, Barkley saw firsthand how fleeting a football career can be. His pivot to Bitcoin was both a hedge and a statement of belief. Former NFL lineman Russell Okung is widely recognized as the first athlete to receive part of his salary in Bitcoin. In 2019, he famously posted on X, formerly Twitter, 'Pay me in Bitcoin.' Today, Okung sees Bitcoin as a tool to solve deeper societal issues. 'The next phase of Bitcoin,' he said, is 'about solving real problems.' That philosophy underscores a shift among the most committed athlete advocates of Bitcoin. It's no longer just about digital gold or speculative upside. It's about freedom, infrastructure, and access. Especially in communities historically excluded from legacy financial systems. What sets athletes apart isn't just their wealth. It's their visibility and influence, especially among tech-savvy audiences. Thompson believes athletes are uniquely positioned to influence public conversations, given their platforms and visibility. Rather than positioning himself as an expert, he sees his role as helping others explore a different way to think about money and financial independence through tools like Bitcoin. Companies like Coinbase, Strike, and Cash App have used high-profile athlete sponsorships to build credibility and adoption. Bitcoin remains at the center of many athletes' strategies. Not just for its scarcity, but for what it represents. For many professional athletes, Bitcoin serves as a foundation for building financial security. Thompson sees the space as a chance to promote education and empower others to take control of their financial futures. Rather than chasing quick profits, he encourages a mindset focused on ownership, resilience, and informed decision-making. He aims to make digital assets more approachable for those who may feel excluded from traditional finance. Whether it's helping others gain confidence with money or encouraging someone to rethink outdated financial strategies, he hopes to inspire a more self-reliant approach to wealth. The market has shown renewed momentum, with Bitcoin now trading just under $107,000. But the motivations of these athlete advocates go beyond price. Digital assets can represent a philosophical and practical shift in how wealth is preserved, shared, and grown. From Tristan Thompson to Saquon Barkley, a generation of athletes is taking a broader role in the financial world. They are not simply promoting digital assets but actively helping shape a future prioritizing openness, resilience, and inclusion. Thompson believes that while investing in Bitcoin may not be for everyone, understanding how money works is essential. In his view, financial literacy is a key step toward personal empowerment.
Daily Mail
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Khloe Kardashian reveals her pride after disabled Amari wows his supporters at dance recital
has expressed her pride for Amari Thompson, the disabled brother of her ex-BF Tristan Thompson. Sharing clips of Amari, 18, at a dance recital, she wrote: 'I am so proud of this young man.' 'Amari is so so happy,' the reality TV star added alongside video clips of him on stage with his peers and teachers. 'So happy': The 18-year-old younger sibling of the NBA star, 34, suffers from a rare form of epilepsy and requires full-time care The younger sibling of the NBA star, 34, suffers from a rare form of epilepsy known as Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) and requires full-time care. Tristan became Amari's legal guardian when their mom Andrea died of a heart attack in January 2023. The Kardashian-Jenner clan - who featured Amari's birthday on their Hulu show in April - has similarly welcomed the teen into their everyday lives. Khloe's mother Kris Jenner, 69, was also present for the dance recital. She appeared alongside her third-born child and Amari in two smiley photos, dressed in a red sweatsuit with black and white Nike sneakers. The matriarch, who has fans speculating over her youthful, rejuvenated look, added glamorous black sunglasses and slicked her signature short haircut behind her ears with a stylish side part. Khloe wore a coordinating sweatsuit as well -hers black - which included a zip-up hoodie. In an early April episode of The Kardashians, Kris became teary-eyed as Amari suffered a seizure at his 18th birthday party thrown by Khloe. The festive occasion took a serious turn while while Kris and Khloe were in the middle of a conversation with Amari's full-time caretakers, Noel Rojas and Alba Flores. The seizure wasn't shown on camera, but the 'momager' was driven to tears after witnessing the medical emergency for the first time. Kardashian helped calm her mom down, and later said in a confessional interview, 'Amari will never be a burden or any of that. 'Amari is one of the most special souls I have ever met.' She added: 'When you meet someone who's so wonderful, and something so terrible happens to them, you do want to help, you do want to fix it and be there as much as you can. 'And I think my mom feels the exact same way. She has such a connection to Amari.' Khloe and Tristan share daughter True, seven, and son Tatum, three. They are co-parents and have not been romantically involved for several years following a tumultuous relationship during which Tristan was caught in multiple cheating scandals.
Daily Mail
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Emotional Khloe Kardashian supports ex Tristan Thompson's disabled brother at his dance recital
Khloe Kardashian marked a major milestone for ex-boyfriend Tristan Thompson 's disabled brother Amari Thompson over the weekend. The 18-year-old younger sibling of the NBA star, 34, suffers from a rare form of Epilepsy called Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) and requires full-time care. Tristan became Amari's legal guardian when their mom Andrea died of a heart attack in January 2023. The Kardashian-Jenner clan — who featured Amari's birthday on their Hulu show in April — has similarly welcomed the teen into their everyday lives. On Saturday Khloe, 40, shared outtakes from Amari's dance recital, gushing, 'I am so proud of this young man.' Via Instagram Stories she posted a video clip of him on stage with his peers and their dance teachers, writing, 'Amari is so so happy.' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The 18-year-old younger sibling of the NBA star, 34, suffers from a rare form of Epilepsy called Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) and requires full-time care. On Saturday Khloe, 40, shared outtakes from Amari's dance recital, gushing, 'I am so proud of this young man,' and that he is 'so, so happy' Khloe's mother Kris Jenner, 69, was also present for the dance recital. She appeared alongside her third-born child and Amari in two smiley photos, dressed in a red sweatsuit with black and white Nike sneakers. The matriarch, who has fans speculating over her youthful, rejuvenated look, added glamorous black sunglasses and slicked her signature short haircut behind her ears with a stylish side part. Khloe wore a coordinating sweatsuit as well — hers black — which included a zip-up hoodie. In an early April episode of The Kardashians, Kris became teary-eyed as Amari suffered a seizure at his 18th birthday party thrown by Khloe. The festive occasion took a serious turn while when Kris and Khloe chatted with Amari's full-time caretakers Noel Rojas and Alba Flores. The seizure wasn't shown on camera, but the 'momager' was driven to tears after witnessing the medical emergency for the first time. Kardashian helped calm her mom down, and letter said in a confessional interview, 'Amari will never be a burden or any of that. Amari is one of the most special souls I have ever met.' She added, 'When you meet someone who's so wonderful, and something so terrible happens to them, you do want to help, you do want to fix it and be there as much as you can, and I think my mom feels the exact same way. She has such a connection to Amari.' Amid Thompson's seizures, which Khloe said happen regularly, he was safe in the hands of his round-the-lock medical professionals. Khloe noted on the show, 'When Amari's having a seizure, I know how to stay calm. I'm around Amari a lot, I've seen a lot of seizures. 'He has multiple seizures a day, I know what to do in these situations, but someone who hasn't been exposed to that and hasn't seen that, it can be very scary, and it's a very helpless feeling.' She paid tribute to her children's uncle via Instagram on his birthday last July. 'Happy 18th Birthday sweet angel Amari!! 'I can't believe you are 18! You have changed our lives in the best possible ways! Thank you for being an angel to us all! 'You are the sweetest, silliest and most loving young man. I hope you feel how much we love and adore you our sweet angel Amari,' the mother-of-two wrote. Khloe and Tristan share daughter True, seven, and son Tatum, three. They are co-parents and have not been romantically involved for several years following a tumultuous relationship during which Tristan was caught in multiple cheating scandals.
Daily Mail
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Find out if Kylie Jenner snubbed Jordyn Woods at basketball game... 6 years after Khloe Kardashian feud
Kylie Jenner ran into her on/off friend Jordyn Woods at a basketball game on Monday. But there was no tension between the two as they are pals again six years after Woods was accused of kissing Khloe Kardashian 's athlete baby daddy. Jordyn claimed that Tristan Thompson kissed her at an afterparty at his house on February 17, 2019. She also said she was drunk but not incapacitated at the time. The dust up was perfect fodder for the family's reality TV show as Khloe could be seen screaming in terror over the 'romance.' Woods is now dating another basketball star, Karl-Anthony Towns. They have been together since 2020. Woods, 27, had a falling out with Jenner in 2019 after a love triangle involved her, Kylie's sister Khloe and Tristan. It resulted in Jordyn moving out of Kylie's guest house, and the two weren't seen together for several years afterward. They resurfaced as friends in July 2023 when they were spotted getting sushi. In September 2024 they emerged together on social media, proving that their relationship is on the mend. Footage recorded by a fan at Monday's playoff game showed Woods dressed in all black as she greeted Jenner and Chalamet one by one. At the NBA game Kylie jumped up and down as she seemed thrilled with seeing Woods. Kylie was with boyfriend Timothée Chalamet. The 27-year-old makeup mogul and 29-year-old award-winning actor — who made their red carpet debut last week at the 70th David Di Donatello Awards — sat courtside as they watched Chalamet's beloved New York Knicks face off against the Boston Celtics. Jordyn claimed that Tristan Thompson kissed her at an afterparty at his house on February 17, 2019. She also said she was drunk but not incapacitated at the time At one point Kylie — who revealed a blemish earlier in the day — whispered something to Chalamet and they both flashed huge laughing smiles. It comes as a source has revealed that the lovebirds are 'practically living together.' 'Kylie's really happy and relieved they finally made their debut. It was time and she wanted to publicly support him and show how proud of him she is,' someone close to the pair told Us Weekly. 'She and Timothée have gotten really serious, and this was a big step.' The insider also divulged, 'They are practically living together at this point, as he stays at her house often when he is not working. He has been fully integrated into her life.' And it was said that 'everything is going really well' between the A-listers. 'She's proud to stand by him and felt like it was the right time to share that part of their relationship,' the source said about the duo's first red carpet. The person added: 'They are in a really good place. He makes her feel calm and confident and it is a different relationship from what she has had in the past.' On Monday night the mom-of-two went casual in a black tank top and black leather trousers. For his part, the Complete Unknown star layered a short-sleeved brown Knicks shirt over a long-sleeved black one. He added black pants and an edgy studded belt while he and his girlfriend put on an animated display at the sporting event held at Madison Square Garden. Kendall Jenner, 29, joined her sister and Chalamet at the intense game. The model was clad in a white tank top with spaghetti straps and black leather pants. She added a navy blue Knicks hat and let her wavy dark hair extensions flow freely underneath. One week ago Timothée watched a Knicks game from a tablet while his girlfriend stunned on the Met Gala red carpet. She looked incredible as she arrived at the star-studded soiree in a custom Ferragamo gown. It boasted matching sheer opera gloves and a thigh-high slit that bared one of her long legs. Chalamet's night was spent watching the NBA playoffs, specifically 'French NBA analysis,' according to his Instagram Stories at the time. He also appeared in a selfie with three friends, wearing a black hat and a gray hoodie over his head. The reality TV star and Hollywood leading man reunited in Rome days later, walking the red carpet at the Di Donatello Awards.
