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Crypto influencer Ben ‘BitBoy’ Armstrong has been arrested in Florida, stirring up fresh controversy in the industry. The Volusia County Division of Corrections confirmed his arrest on March 25 at 7:18 PM local time, listing him as a fugitive from justice. This comes just days after Armstrong himself admitted on social media that a warrant had been issued against him.
Legal Issues Keep Mounting
Armstrong revealed in a March 21 post that his legal trouble stemmed from emails he sent to Cobb County, Georgia Superior Court Judge Kimberly Childs. He was representing himself in an ongoing case and claimed that his emails were so impactful that Judge Childs deleted her social media accounts. The exact contents of these emails remain unclear, but they were serious enough to result in a warrant for his arrest.
This is not the first time Armstrong has faced legal problems. In September 2023, he was arrested while livestreaming outside the home of a former business associate. He accused the individual of stealing his Lamborghini and attempted to confront them on camera, leading to his detainment. With multiple run-ins with the law, Armstrong’s reputation continues to take hits.
Crypto Community Reacts
Reactions from the crypto community have been mixed. Analyst Nick Dimondi took a lighthearted approach, suggesting that Armstrong’s arrest might be a sign that the long-awaited crypto bull run has officially begun. Many in the space believe that removing controversial figures like BitBoy could actually help improve market sentiment, especially as Bitcoin continues to show strength.
Crypto expert Guru had a different perspective, seeing this as a wake-up call for the industry. He pointed out that crypto should not just be about hype and making fast money. With regulators cracking down on bad actors, he urged the community to focus on long-term innovation and responsible growth rather than influencers chasing attention.
A History of Controversy
Another Crypto analyst, CR1337, did not hold back, stating that Armstrong’s downfall was inevitable. He accused BitBoy of promoting shady investment schemes, accepting payments to promote questionable projects, and lashing out at critics who called him out. In his view, Armstrong’s legal and financial troubles are simply the result of his own actions catching up with him.
As of now, information on Armstrong’s lawyers is not immediately available, and he has not given any official statement on the matter yet.
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