Tyler Winklevoss and Cameron Winklevoss (L-R), co-founders of crypto exchange Gemini, on stage at the Bitcoin 2021 Convention in Miami, Florida.
Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, the billionaire twins known for suing Mark Zuckerberg for allegedly stealing their idea for Facebook, are investing millions of dollars into a small English soccer club.
The twins, who today run the crypto exchange Gemini, announced Friday that they've invested $4.5 million worth of bitcoin in Real Bedford Football Club (RBFC), making it the "first football club powered by bitcoin," according to a statement Friday.
RBFC, a non-league, semiprofessional club from Bedford, England, was purchased in 2022 by bitcoin investor and podcaster Peter McCormack.
The latest deal will see the Winklevoss twins serve as co-owners of RBFC, alongside McCormack, a lifelong Bedford resident.
Persons:
Tyler Winklevoss, Cameron Winklevoss, Cameron, Mark Zuckerberg, they've, RBFC, podcaster Peter McCormack, McCormack
Organizations:
Facebook, Real Bedford Football Club, Bedford, CNBC
Locations:
Miami , Florida, Real, Bedford , England, bitcoin