According to Fox News, Dr. Kathryn Ackerman, the principal investigator of the allegedly Nike-funded transgender youth athlete study, declined to comment when approached by OutKick (Fox News, June 5, 2025). This development comes amid ongoing controversy over corporate involvement in scientific research, which has led to increased volatility in Nike's stock price. For crypto traders, heightened scrutiny of major brands like Nike can influence market sentiment, particularly regarding tokenized assets and NFTs linked to sportswear companies. Such news may contribute to short-term shifts in trading volumes and volatility for sports-related crypto projects. Source: Fox News.