Crypto Influencer Arrested During Bizarre Livestream Outside Former Associate's Home

Crypto influencer Ben Armstrong arrested during livestream outside home of former associate Carlos Diaz.
Armstrong went on tirade, claiming Diaz wanted to kill him and had ties to Houston mafia.
Local police arrived 19 minutes into livestream, ordered Armstrong to put phone down.
Per county records, Armstrong booked and remains jailed.
Armstrong previously cut ties with BitBoy Crypto brand over issues with substance abuse.

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BitBoy Crypto brand will no longer include YouTuber Ben Armstrong

Crypto influencer Ben Armstrong has been cut ties with by the parent company of "BitBoy Crypto" due to alleged substance abuse and financial damage to employees, following his involvement in a class-action lawsuit and controversial behavior towards high-profile figures.

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YouTuber Ben Armstrong Fired From Bitboy Crypto

Prominent crypto YouTuber Ben Armstrong has been fired from Bitboy Crypto for financial damage and substance abuse, according to an announcement made by the company.

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YouTuber Sues Hit Network CEOs for Alleged Company Takeover and Fraud

YouTuber Ben Armstrong, also known as "Bitboy," has filed a lawsuit against Hit Network CEO Timothy Shedd Jr. and his father for removing Armstrong from the media company he created, alleging theft of the company, fraud, and diversion of company funds for personal gain.

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YouTuber Ben Armstrong Denied Injunction Against Hit Network After Ouster As CEO Amid Accusations of Misconduct

Former Bitboy Crypto YouTube host Ben "Bitboy" Armstrong has been denied an emergency injunction in his lawsuit against Hit Network CEO TJ Shedd and his father by the Cobb County Superior Court in Georgia, with Armstrong now seeking funds for his legal defense after fans donated around $60,000 worth of Ethereum and Bitcoin within 24 hours.

9/29/2023

Former Crypto Influencer Ben Armstrong Arrested After Ripple Donation Controversy; SEC's Gensler Omits Ripple Lawsuit in Oversight Testimony

Former influencer Ben Armstrong, also known as BitBoy, was arrested for loitering after being fired from the HIT Network and asking for XRP donations; the network then lost another influencer, Frankie Candles, amid tensions. Meanwhile, SEC Chair Gary Gensler omitted mentioning a judge's ruling on Ripple's XRP sales in his speech, and Ripple appointed a new US policy chief. Additionally, analysts predict a downside for Ethereum, and Google now provides BigQuery support for multiple blockchains.

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Posted 9/26/2023, 5:58:47 AM

Crypto Influencer Arrested During Bizarre Livestream Outside Former Associate's Home

Crypto influencer Ben Armstrong arrested during livestream outside home of former associate Carlos Diaz.
Armstrong went on tirade, claiming Diaz wanted to kill him and had ties to Houston mafia.
Local police arrived 19 minutes into livestream, ordered Armstrong to put phone down.
Per county records, Armstrong booked and remains jailed.
Armstrong previously cut ties with BitBoy Crypto brand over issues with substance abuse.

cointelegraph.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/28/2023

BitBoy Crypto brand will no longer include YouTuber Ben Armstrong

8/28/2023

YouTuber Ben Armstrong Fired From Bitboy Crypto

Prominent crypto YouTuber Ben Armstrong has been fired from Bitboy Crypto for financial damage and substance abuse, according to an announcement made by the company.

9/12/2023

YouTuber Sues Hit Network CEOs for Alleged Company Takeover and Fraud

9/20/2023

YouTuber Ben Armstrong Denied Injunction Against Hit Network After Ouster As CEO Amid Accusations of Misconduct

9/29/2023

Former Crypto Influencer Ben Armstrong Arrested After Ripple Donation Controversy; SEC's Gensler Omits Ripple Lawsuit in Oversight Testimony