Celebrities using Bitcoin today?

[Abiky]

It's been 11 years since Bitcoin's inception, where it has become an extremely popular cryptocurrency used by people worldwide. Many governments, central banks, and even mainstream businesses and companies have become interested in grasping the benefits provided by Bitcoin's Blockchain technology. As a result, we've seen many positive comments from popular figures like John McAfee, Elon Musk, and even Jack Dorsey talking about Bitcoin. However, only a few seem to use it in their daily lives.

Imagine someone famous within the mainstream world showing him/herself using Bitcoin in a Hollywood movie or even in public. We may be still far from seeing this become a reality as Bitcoin is still not scalable for the world yet (the Lightning Network is under active development). Maybe after micropayments become viral on the LN, we'll be able to see more celebrities using Bitcoin in public? Average people in the mainstream world would surely use Bitcoin for their daily lives if they see someone famous patronizing the cryptocurrency.

Do you think celebrities in the mainstream world are still using Bitcoin for their own benefit? If so, which famous people are deeply into Bitcoin right now? I'd love to see someone like Keanu Reeves, Microsoft's Satya Nadella, or even Apple's Tim Cook using (and patronizing) Bitcoin someday. At such degree, I think Bitcoin would've reached massive adoption within the mainstream world. Thoughts?

[pakhitheboss]

I am not sure if they are using Bitcoin in their daily life but, I am certain that some of them have invest in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

I am aware about Aston Kutcher and Elen have XRP in their pockets. AKON has been very vocal about Bitcoin and so is Twitter's CEO.

I did read some time last year that Bill Cosby has also invested heavily in Bitcoin to safeguard his assets but, doubt it.

[blckhawk]

Just days ago, the famous rapper Akon has launched his own cryptocurrency coin, called Akoin. This aims to power an entire city that would run on his currency that would be called Akon City, somewhere near 2000-acre land on West Africa. Such feat and initiative might prove the world that cryptocurrency can actually be used as a currency, and not just a speculative asset to play with.

Here's their official site: https://www.akoin.io/

[CryptoBry]

Do you think celebrities in the mainstream world are still using Bitcoin for their own benefit? If so, which famous people are deeply into Bitcoin right now? I'd love to see someone like Keanu Reeves, Microsoft's Satya Nadella, or even Apple's Tim Cook using (and patronizing) Bitcoin someday. At such degree, I think Bitcoin would've reached massive adoption within the mainstream world. Thoughts?

I am not updates with the latest celebrities who are into Bitcoin either using it as a currency or maybe just like many of us can also be holding the coins like an investment. Celebrities can be influencing many people to do or be a part of something they are also into and if we can have many showbiz personalities really endorsing Bitcoin then there is a big possibility that some of their loyal following can do the same thing. However, I do not think that a celebrity will be actively endorsing Bitcoin because they are really not getting anything out of it as they are used to being paid endorsers...we do not have the budget for that. What some celebrities did is just mentioned Bitcoin in their interviews or maybe on Twitter but nothing really so dramatic other than that. Now, having said this, I do not really believe that the fate of Bitcoin or that chance for more adoption is hinging on any celebrity, but they can be of help though. The fate f Bitcoin is on the hands of the people, you, me, your neighbors, your family and friends and just anybody on the street.

[secone]

in fact Steven Seagal is the celebrity to endorse a cryptocurrency product too, called it bitcoiin B2G, but right now the project turning into scam.
source :
https://www.coindesk.com/actor-steven-seagal-endorses-questionable-bitcoiin-ico
https://www.investopedia.com/news/hollywood-star-steven-seagal-becomes-latest-celebrity-endorser-cryptocurrency-project/

if you check the BItcoiin B2g at coinmarketcap you wil see the coin is dead right now, with only $6 volume transaction

[romero121]

Big people keeps talking about bitcoin while very few are directly associated with the bitcoin usage. In recent days I find Akon to be one of the celebrity who has close connection with bitcoin as well as cryptocurrencies. He has created his own Akoin cryptocurrency, and now with the same he has begun to develop his own city with Akoin as the usable currency. This is quite interesting and the effort to help the people of Africa has now gained more media attention.

Now with the rising demand for bitcoin we can see more popular faces to help in the promotion of bitcoin.

[FaithInCrypto]

Just days ago, the famous rapper Akon has launched his own cryptocurrency coin, called Akoin. This aims to power an entire city that would run on his currency that would be called Akon City, somewhere near 2000-acre land on West Africa. Such feat and initiative might prove the world that cryptocurrency can actually be used as a currency, and not just a speculative asset to play with.

Here's their official site: https://www.akoin.io/

Wow, never heard of this but it's cool!
Never thought that popular artists are also into cryptocurrency now, there are probably some more but just buying and holding some crypto but doesn't let other people know.
Sometimes, I was hoping some influencers could actually do some live streaming of something like Facebook gaming does. They are all over my newsfeed recently, but I am not sure if Facebook allows it.

 

[BigBos]

actually, in my country, some celebrities have used and used bitcoin, but that is not for daily use, but they use it as a tool for investment.
I know some artists because of some news coverage about it. I think this development will become more widespread. however, celebrities are also investors.

[Reatim]

Just days ago, the famous rapper Akon has launched his own cryptocurrency coin, called Akoin. This aims to power an entire city that would run on his currency that would be called Akon City, somewhere near 2000-acre land on West Africa. Such feat and initiative might prove the world that cryptocurrency can actually be used as a currency, and not just a speculative asset to play with.

Here's their official site: https://www.akoin.io/

i have read this on other thread and it really amazed me because if this happen,then the first Created city just for cryptocurrency only?a private city that will be run by pure crypto money and not Fiat?this will be historic in the crypto world for sure and with a famous celebrity of our time.


in my country only few celebrity has been opened up to the Public that they are involving in Crypto or holding currency but i have a  feeling that even our politician is engaging here because of their stand towards Cryptocurrencies,it seems that most of them are neutral and not bugging this community just like our Beloved President.

[iamsheikhadil]

Few days ago I heard in news that the most popular actor in my country, Mr Amitabh Bachchan, he bought some bitcoins worth millions and later it grew and he gave some 20% tax on profit. I was happy that he did it in a country where anti crypto stances are still strong.

[Thekool1s]

Imagine someone famous within the mainstream world showing him/herself using Bitcoin in a Hollywood movie or even in public.

Already has happened in quite a few movies and tv shows^[1]... Bitcoin has reached the attention of masses ^{( tho in a negative light )}... TBH one could argue that the whole idea behind Bitcoin is to wake the masses up! Instead of being a braindead sheep following the "trend" Bitcoin demands the average joe to fucking wake up and take control of their lives... Why follow Person X? Do your own research and make the decision on your own for once, trust me it isn't hard. You just need to put a bit of time in but that's the least you can do for the freedom ^{( from inflation, ever going debt, financial crashes and so on )} which Bitcoin offers... I never liked this idea of following a leader be your own fucking leader! Stop taking these celebrities like godhead figures, they are human just like you, they shit like you and eat like you! You don't lack anything ^{( intellectually at least )} which they have more of... smdh!

Source:
[1] https://www.imdb.com/search/keyword/?keywords=bitcoin

[Murat]

If they really are using Bitcoin in their daily life then this would be a great thing for this cryptocurrency world because people are always following the footstep what the celebrities do, so but I don't think they are using because at the current context there is a little scope of using Bitcoin, honestly saying that Bitcoin should go a long way to get accepted around the world, I think Bitcoin platform or cryptocurrency world should hire some celebrities for the promotional purpose so that it would work as a rapid speed, only a high profile people could bring mass popularity for Bitcoin and cryptocurrency.

[Janation]

I don't know about Bitcoin but there are a lot of celebrities that is investors of cryptocurrency.

Floyd Mayweather is also investing on cryptocurrencies as he brags about it last year all over his social network's account. I don't know other celebrities, but I do know that most of them are sports celebrities. I also remembered that there will be a cryptocurrency in line for the support of celebrities like Korean Pop idols, heard or read anything about it?

[AbuBhakar]

In my country there are celebrities who announce they invested in bitcoin way back the price is high in 2017. Now they are quite about it,may they are still holding some of it.

[Savemore]

If they really are using Bitcoin in their daily life then this would be a great thing for this cryptocurrency world because people are always following the footstep what the celebrities do, so but I don't think they are using because at the current context there is a little scope of using Bitcoin, honestly saying that Bitcoin should go a long way to get accepted around the world, I think Bitcoin platform or cryptocurrency world should hire some celebrities for the promotional purpose so that it would work as a rapid speed, only a high profile people could bring mass popularity for Bitcoin and cryptocurrency.

It can boost bitcoin's popularity and it can raise awareness, celebrities are influential persons that can influence their fans and audience. There is also celebrity in my country who is using bitcoin and it created hot topic because there are many people who became interested about its usage. The influence that the celebrities creating is big in the cryptocurrency communitt and that is why celebrities can influence other to adopt bitcoin and cryptocurrencies.

[iamaruf]

Few days ago I heard in news that the most popular actor in my country, Mr Amitabh Bachchan, he bought some bitcoins worth millions and later it grew and he gave some 20% tax on profit. I was happy that he did it in a country where anti crypto stances are still strong.

Isn’t bitcoin illegal in india? Mr. Amitabh Bachchan bought bitcoin? Did he talked anything about it?because as far I know if bitcoin is illegal and he bought it,then he should face police.I saw few news that peoples were arrested for using bitcoin in India then How Mr. Amitabh bought and didn’t face the law    

[Xxmodded]

My country celebrities still do not know about bitcoin and they look not interested with bitcoin become their invetsment assets at the future and look looking many scam investment online site better investing with bitcoin and altcoin, I think with celebrities promoting bitcoin will increase effect with many people invest their money with bitcoin.

[nicolas1979]

When we see popular person using bitcoin that's only for promotion, in real life they never use it. They already know the bitcoin don't have regulation and protection, that make risk. Famous people stay focus in currency and always switch it into asset ( real estate, property and stock ), only small amount of them saving in cash. If regulation and protection already release I believe they will use it but this time the answer is no. More safety if they avoid using bitcoin because they can involve in illegal transactions.

[mamahdedeh]

Few days ago I heard in news that the most popular actor in my country, Mr Amitabh Bachchan, he bought some bitcoins worth millions and later it grew and he gave some 20% tax on profit. I was happy that he did it in a country where anti crypto stances are still strong.

Isn’t bitcoin illegal in india? Mr. Amitabh Bachchan bought bitcoin? Did he talked anything about it?because as far I know if bitcoin is illegal and he bought it,then he should face police.I saw few news that peoples were arrested for using bitcoin in India then How Mr. Amitabh bought and didn’t face the law    

celebrities are mostly just a promotional event to introduce crypto to the outside community, and I think only a few artists who understand bitcoin. indeed in India the use of crypto is prohibited, I think if it is still done then it is an illegal activity, especially as an artist, of course, the government's attention to taxation

[iram3130]

Just days ago, the famous rapper Akon has launched his own cryptocurrency coin, called Akoin. This aims to power an entire city that would run on his currency that would be called Akon City, somewhere near 2000-acre land on West Africa. Such feat and initiative might prove the world that cryptocurrency can actually be used as a currency, and not just a speculative asset to play with.

Here's their official site: https://www.akoin.io/

i have read this on other thread and it really amazed me because if this happen,then the first Created city just for cryptocurrency only?a private city that will be run by pure crypto money and not Fiat?this will be historic in the crypto world for sure and with a famous celebrity of our time.


in my country only few celebrity has been opened up to the Public that they are involving in Crypto or holding currency but i have a  feeling that even our politician is engaging here because of their stand towards Cryptocurrencies,it seems that most of them are neutral and not bugging this community just like our Beloved President.

I was amazed by his support and confidence using his own currency and building a new city, that too in Africa where crypto market is growing at a high speed. He should make this city a tourist hub and let the world know that it is sustainable and advantageous. I am sure that all the crypto lovers will visit it.