Crypto.com partners with UFC to create Fight Night Bitcoin bonuses for athletes

Crypto.com (CRO-USD) is progressing with its sports partnership expansion after it teamed up with the UFC to create new Fight Night bonuses for athletes that will be paid in Bitcoin (BTC-USD), according to a release Thursday. The Fan Bonus of the Night will feature three Bitcoin (BTC-USD) bonuses that will be awarded to the top three fighters appearing on each UFC Pay-Per-View as decided by fans' votes. Bitcoin (BTC-USD) payouts will be $30K for first place, $20K for second and $10K for third, the company said. The bonuses will be introduced at UFC 273 Volkanovski vs. The Korean Zombie, which will take place April 9 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Fl. "Central to our partnership with UFC is creating the most unique and compelling ways for fans to connect with the sport and their favorite athletes," said Steven Kalifowitz, chief marketing officer of Crypto.com. The move came after Crypto.com (CRO-USD) in July 2021 was named