UFC to pay fighter bonuses in Trump-linked cryptocurrency at White House event
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Aram Roston, Joseph Gedeon
Summary
The UFC announced it will pay fighter bonuses in "stablecoins" issued by World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency venture tied to the Trump family business, at a White House mixed martial arts event scheduled for June 14 (Donald Trump's birthday). The event will be held on the South Lawn of the White House, raising questions about the intersection of government property, political interests, and private financial ventures.
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bskyUFC to pay fighter bonuses in Trump-linked cryptocurrency at White House eventtheguardian.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledThe UFC said some fighters will receive bonuses in World Liberty Financial crypto called 'stablecoins'
The development connects the Trump family's financial interests to the high-profile UFC competition being promoted on government property
The competition on the south White House lawn is scheduled for 14 June, Donald Trump's birthday
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