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{"id":2707,"date":"2023-08-29T10:36:02","date_gmt":"2023-08-29T10:36:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lunu.io\/news\/?p=2707"},"modified":"2023-08-29T10:36:04","modified_gmt":"2023-08-29T10:36:04","slug":"is-bitboy-crypto-doomed-the-controversial-exit-of-ben-armstrong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lunu.io\/news\/is-bitboy-crypto-doomed-the-controversial-exit-of-ben-armstrong\/","title":{"rendered":"Is BitBoy Crypto Doomed? The Controversial Exit of Ben Armstrong"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Breaking Point<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ben Armstrong, the face of the popular cryptocurrency brand BitBoy Crypto, has been ousted from the company. The parent company of Hit Network, BJ Investment Holdings, took legal action to remove Armstrong from the BitBoy Crypto brand. This shocking development was announced on X (formerly Twitter) and has left the crypto community in a state of disarray. The company cited Armstrong&#8217;s relapse into substance abuse and the alleged harm he caused to employees and the community as the reasons for his departure. The announcement came amid Armstrong&#8217;s already controversial reputation, which includes accusations of promoting high-risk investments and failing to appear in court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container \" style=\"height: 100%;\"><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Bitboy crypto fired from Bitboy crypto. Now he just called boy. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wwJYBVR2sa\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/wwJYBVR2sa<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Jason A. Williams (@GoingParabolic) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GoingParabolic\/status\/1695975143296696635?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">August 28, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Backstory<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Armstrong&#8217;s journey with BitBoy Crypto has been fraught with controversies. He has been accused of endorsing high-risk investments and even dumping tokens after promoting them to his millions of followers. His reputation took a further hit when he openly disregarded a federal judge&#8217;s authority by failing to appear in court. Armstrong even posted a picture of himself on a beach, stating he &#8220;doesn&#8217;t give af,&#8221; which led to his referral to the FBI for promoting the now-defunct crypto exchange FTX.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Community Divided<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From my point of view, the departure of Armstrong from BitBoy Crypto is a double-edged sword. On one hand, it could serve as a cleansing moment for the brand, allowing it to distance itself from Armstrong&#8217;s controversial actions. On the other hand, Armstrong was the face of BitBoy Crypto, and his absence could create a vacuum that may be hard to fill. Some community members are concerned about the future of the brand, while others see this as an opportunity for a fresh start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Armstrong&#8217;s Response and the Fate of BEN Token<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the turmoil, Armstrong remains optimistic about his future endeavors. He criticized TJ Shedd and Justin Williams for allegedly attempting a coup at his company, stating, &#8220;They have no leverage. Until they can clone me, I have nothing to worry about.&#8221; However, the BEN token, which is backed by Armstrong, has lost over 43% of its value amid heightened scrutiny and speculations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As I see it, the unfolding drama at BitBoy Crypto serves as a cautionary tale for the crypto community. It highlights the importance of due diligence and the need for transparency in a space that is often shrouded in secrecy and speculation. While Armstrong&#8217;s departure may bring short-term instability to BitBoy Crypto, it could also pave the way for a more ethical and transparent future for the brand.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Breaking Point Ben Armstrong, the face of the popular cryptocurrency brand BitBoy Crypto, has been ousted from the company. 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