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Taiwan Police Target Crypto Influencers Linked to Polymarket Election Betting

December 16, 2023

Source: Pexels Taiwanese law enforcement has initiated an investigation into online influencers and community members involved in promoting a Polymarket contract related to Taiwan’s upcoming election. According to a report from Taiwan-based media outlet BlockTempo, the country’s authorities have sent subpoenaes to several influencers and individuals within the crypto community. Polymarket allows users to place bets on…
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Ben Armstrong charges revealed: Could face fines or prison if convicted

September 27, 2023

Crypto influencer Ben “BitBoy” Armstrong was released on bail around eight hours after being booked by Gwinnett County police for loitering and simple assault. Crypto influencer Ben Armstrong, formerly known as BitBoy, reportedly spent the night in the slammer and has been hit with two charges following his conspicuous arrest. Armstrong, who was taken into…
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Ben ‘BitBoy’ Armstrong arrested on livestream over Lambo dispute

September 26, 2023

Crypto influencer Ben “BitBoy” Armstrong has reportedly been arrested following a livestream outside the house of Carlos Diaz, a former business partner. Crypto influencer Ben Armstrong, previously known as “BitBoy,” has reportedly been arrested while livestreaming outside the house of a former business associate, who he alleges is in possession of his Lamborghini. Before the…
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XRP Value Plunges 39% Post-SEC Verdict: XRP Army Remains Optimistic Amid Market Turbulence

August 23, 2023

It’s been 40 days since the U.S. court issued a partial verdict in the SEC’s case against Ripple. In that timeframe, the digital currency XRP’s value has slumped by a significant 39.43%. Despite SEC’s Interlocutory Appeal and 39% Downturn, XRP Enthusiasts Hold out for a Rebound Recent statistics paint a tumultuous picture for XRP.…
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UK uses Love Island star to warn finfluencers on crypto and investment schemes

April 7, 2023

The financial and advertising regulators posted a seven-part checklist to ensure these social media stars stay within the bounds of the law. The financial and advertising regulators of the United Kingdom have teamed up to send a warning to social media “finfluencers” telling them to stop promoting illegal “get rich quick” schemes or face law…
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NBA Hall of Famer Paul Pierce Charged by SEC for Touting EMAX Tokens

February 17, 2023

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Basketball Hall of Famer Paul Pierce for touting EMAX tokens and making misleading comments about unregistered crypto securities. The former Boston Celtics small forward agreed to settle the charges and pay the SEC $1.409 million. SEC Chair Gary Gensler Wants to Remind Celebrities of Disclosure Laws…
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Google Ads-delivered malware drains NFT influencer’s entire crypto wallet

January 16, 2023

A sponsored advertising link on Google hid malware that siphoned thousands of dollars worth of crypto and NFTs from an influencer’s wallet. An NFT influencer claims to have lost “a life-changing amount” of their net worth in nonfungible tokens (NFTs) and crypto after accidentally downloading malicious software found via a Google Ad search result. The…
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Saying ‘not financial advice’ won’t keep you out of jail: Crypto lawyers

November 3, 2022

Australian and U.S. digital asset lawyers told Cointelegraph that by and large, the words on their own as “pretty useless.” Crypto influencers may need to practice what they preach and “do their own research” when it comes to sharing their crypto tips. According to several digital asset lawyers, the popular disclaimer “this is not financial…
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‘I’ve done nothing wrong’ — Lark Davis denies ‘pump-and-dump’ allegations

September 30, 2022

Davis claimed he received nothing for free from the projects it’s alleged he profited from, and the amounts he sold weren’t enough to “dump the price.” Crypto influencer Lark Davis has refuted new allegations from Twitter “on-chain sleuth” ZachXBT of shilling “low cap projects” to his audience “just to dump them shortly after.” Davis was…
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Instagram influencer charged over duping followers out of $2.5M BTC

March 25, 2021

A social media influencer known for “cash giveaways” has failed to show the money in alleged Bitcoin wire fraud scheme. An Instagram influencer has been charged with wire fraud, after he allegedly scammed followers out of $2.5 million worth of Bitcoin. Social media influencer Jay Mazini, who boasted of a net worth of $33 million…
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