🕵️♂️ Crypto and Celebrities
Who has been in trouble? 😱
The world of cryptocurrencies has not only brought opportunities but also controversies and major scandals involving celebrities, entrepreneurs, and public figures. Here are some of the most shocking:
🚨 1. Elon Musk and the Manipulation of Dogecoin (DOGE) 🐶🚀
Elon Musk has been a strong advocate for Dogecoin with his tweets, but in 2023, he faced a lawsuit for $258 billion, accused of manipulating the price with misleading posts. Although the case is ongoing, his influence in the crypto market is undeniable.
🚨 2. Kim Kardashian and her fine for misleading advertising 📢💸
In 2022, the famous influencer was fined $1.26 million by the SEC for promoting EthereumMax (EMAX) without disclosing that she was paid for it. The cryptocurrency plummeted, and thousands of investors lost money.
🚨 3. FTX and the scandal of Sam Bankman-Fried 🏦🔥
FTX, one of the largest crypto exchange platforms, collapsed in 2022 after its founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, was accused of fraud. Celebrities like Tom Brady, Steph Curry, and Naomi Osaka had promoted FTX, and now they face lawsuits for backing the project.
🚨 4. Logan Paul and the controversy of CryptoZoo 🎮🐼
The influencer and boxer launched an NFT project called CryptoZoo, promising profits to investors. However, the platform never operated as promised, and many accused him of fraud. To this day, the topic continues to generate controversy.
🚨 5. Cristiano Ronaldo and Binance: Misleading advertising? ⚽💰
The footballer launched an NFT collection in collaboration with Binance, but in 2024 he faces a lawsuit for allegedly promoting the platform without warning about the risks of crypto trading.
🤔 What do you think?
Do you think celebrities should research more before promoting cryptocurrencies? Do you know of another crypto scandal? Let me know in the comments.
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