CNBC reports that Real Bedford, a small English football club acquired by podcaster Peter McCormack in 2022, is targeting global bitcoin brand status. The club raised $4.5 million from Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, accepts bitcoin for tickets, food, and merchandise, and pays some staff in bitcoin. Its goals include joining the English Football League and building a stadium and academy.
CNBC reports that Real Bedford, a small English football club, wants to turn itself into a global bitcoin brand. Peter McCormack, the podcaster, bought the club in 2022, and it has since pulled in an international fanbase.
Real Bedford brought in $4.5 million from Cameron Winklevoss and Tyler Winklevoss. Fans can pay with bitcoin for tickets, food, and merchandise. And some players and staff get part, or even all, of their salaries in bitcoin.
The club says its end goals are to reach the English Football League, build a new stadium and academy, and show how the global bitcoin community can help change a local club.
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