Gibbs – now playing for Inter Miami CF in the MLS who owned by David Beckham and managed by Phil Neville – is paid 50 per cent of his salary in Bitcoin.
Speaking to the i, Gibbs revealed why he has made the decision to do so.
“It’s still a topic people don’t fully understand and the main reason for me to announce it was to raise awareness, for people to ask questions.
Gibbs added that he saw Premier League footballers potentially asking for the same in the coming years.