Hollywood Stars in Crypto: Who’s Really Into It and Why

New York City: The world of cryptocurrency has been growing at an unprecedented rate. Some people are skeptical about its value as a currency, but there are plenty of A-list Hollywood celebrities who have invested millions into digital currencies – and even more who accept it as payment from their legions of fans on social media and in other ways.

Top 12 celebrities who are into cryptocurrency for real … and you might be surprised by some of the names on this list!

Mr. Robot’s Christian Slater

Christian Slater isn’t new to Hollywood, but he is new to the cryptocurrency space. Slater has been investing for the past few years, telling Wealth Daily in an interview that he first bought bitcoin back when it was $300. I always had a really good feeling about bitcoin, he said at the time. It feels like we’re on the ground floor of something big.

Ashton Kutcher

Actors, musicians, and other celebrities are taking a break from their lavish lifestyles to explore the world of cryptocurrency. Here are 25 stars who are into cryptocurrency for real. 25 Hollywood Stars Who Are Into Cryptocurrency for Real

Steven Seagal

Yes, that Steven Seagal—the actor and aikido master. He is one of the few celebrities who are into cryptocurrency for real. He was first introduced to Bitcoin by his son (who is also an advisor to Bitcoiin2Gen) and has been fascinated by it ever since. He said: I think that the fact that people don’t have any idea what it is, makes him so interested.

Nicolas Cage

In 2017, Cage made headlines when he announced his purchase of 4 million dollars worth of cryptocurrency coins at the time. This was done with the help of his personal wealth manager Michael Stoppelman who told Forbes that they were looking into various currencies including Ethereum and Litecoin. Cage has not yet revealed which crypto coins he purchased or how many, but if you’re looking for someone to take advice from on this topic…

Akon

He has been vocal about his belief that blockchain technology can be used to help people in Africa provide for themselves better than they currently do. Akon wants to launch an African blockchain-based digital currency called Akoin that he hopes will spread faster than paper money because the recipient will always know how much they have from looking at their cell phone. He plans to launch it on July 30th, 2018 with a goal of raising $1 billion for charity work for Africans living in poverty.

Jamie Foxx

In 2013 Jamie Foxx became the first mainstream celebrity to accept Bitcoin as payment for his concert tickets. A year later he was interviewed by CNBC on his thoughts about Bitcoin. I love the idea of cryptocurrency and what it can do for our society, he said. All money is a form of energy, so why not have clean energy.

50 Cent

In an interview with CNBC, rapper 50 Cent said he was interested in bitcoin. He’s not the first to admit it – last year, boxer Floyd Mayweather also said he was dipping his toes into the cryptocurrency waters.
I’m a keep it real. I’m still looking at my options. Fifty told CNBC, You know how kids are always asking their parents ‘what should I be when I grow up?’ Well, make me a don’t tell me what to do.
The rapper has shown interest in cryptocurrency before. In 2014, he tweeted that he had accepted bitcoin as payment for his Animal Ambition album which went on to sell about 800 copies.

Floyd Mayweather, Jr.

He has been tweeting about cryptocurrency, including posting his wallet addresses. He tweeted: I’m gonna make a $hit t$n of money on August 26th. I’m gonna show you how little faith people have in me. He even went so far as to promote an ICO by Tweeting Listen here, Floyd Money Mayweather is a boxing champion followed by a link to an ICO site.

Jamie Oliver

I’m not being paid by anyone to say this, Jamie Oliver told CNBC. But I reckon, one day, the world will be crypto-only. Oliver is a celebrity chef who hosted a show called Jamie’s Money Saving Meals on Channel 4 in the UK. He also runs many popular restaurants across England. As of January 2018, Oliver has an estimated net worth of $240 million (£178 million). Oliver said he doesn’t own any Bitcoin but does invest in other cryptocurrencies. He started investing after watching how volatile Bitcoin became over the last two years. Oliver had some advice for those looking to invest: Don’t put your eggs all in one basket.

B.o.B & Floyd Mayweather, Jr. + Boxing Promoter Bob Arum

B.o.B is the latest artist to throw his hat into the cryptocurrency ring, but he’s not alone. Here are some other celebrities who have been involved with crypto to one degree or another.
Floyd Mayweather Jr., a boxing promoter, has been promoting ICOs on his Instagram account for months now. He announced an ICO for his own crypto token last year and said it would be called The Flaxx Token but that deal never got off the ground.
Boxing promoter Bob Arum has also gotten into crypto with a bitcoin ATM at his Vegas restaurant, Frankie’s Sports Bar & Grill, which went live back in November of last year.

Tyler Cameron (actor/rapper from MTV hit show Laguna Beach)

Cryptocurrency is not just for techies anymore. Hollywood stars are now following the trend, with many of them making their own cryptocurrency announcements. From Jamie Foxx to Paris Hilton, here are some celebrities who are into cryptocurrencies.
Jamie Foxx In December 2017, the actor announced that he would be launching a digital currency as part of his initial coin offering (ICO). Though he didn’t share many details on what the currency would entail, his celebrity status has helped his ICO raise over $1 million in less than 24 hours.
Paris Hilton The socialite has been very vocal about her bitcoin holdings, which she bought back when they were valued at $300 a piece.

Paris Hilton (Yes, it’s true.)

The famous socialite and TV personality Paris Hilton is one of the celebrities who has been vocal about her interest in cryptocurrency. She is a self-proclaimed bitcoin enthusiast, but she isn’t the only celebrity who’s into it. There are many others who have publicly endorsed or invested in Bitcoin. Take Ashton Kutcher, for instance; he became an investor just recently with his A-Grade Investments fund investing $4 million USD into Blockchain Capital, a venture capital company that focuses on blockchain technology investments.