2021.05.29

Bitcoin debuts in popular US race “Indy 500”

Bitcoin (BTC) made its debut on the night of the 30th (Eastern Time) at the Indianapolis 500, an American motorsport event held every May. Ed Carpenter Racing (ECR) car No. 21 “Bitcoin Chevrolet” had the Bitcoin logo on its black and orange body. This is the first time Bitcoin has sponsored a well-known racing team. “It’s historic to bring my personal interest and enthusiasm for Bitcoin to the industry … I think it’s an opportunity to change the way the motorsport industry operates,” said team owner Carpenter. Said in a press release released earlier in the

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