Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, renowned for their legal dispute with Mark Zuckerberg over the creation of Facebook, have redirected their focus towards the sporting realm by allocating millions into a modest English football club. The twins, who now lead the cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, disclosed a substantial investment of $4.5 million in bitcoin into Real Bedford Football Club (RBFC), establishing it as the “first football club powered by bitcoin.”

RBFC, based in Bedford, England, operates as a non-league, semi-professional club and was acquired by Peter McCormack, a prominent figure in the bitcoin community. The collaboration with McCormack has led to the Winklevoss twins assuming roles as co-owners of RBFC, a move that symbolizes their shared ethos as early advocates of cryptocurrency and their commitment to propelling the club to new heights.

Reflecting on their strategic alignment with McCormack, Cameron Winklevoss highlighted the parallelism between the early stages of bitcoin adoption and the arduous path to success in sports investments. The shared belief in perseverance and long-term vision serves as a cornerstone for their partnership, underlining their dedication to navigating the challenges ahead in the pursuit of excellence.