Celebrities boost crypto projects but don’t guarantee legitimacy
In some cases, celebrity backing for a crypto project is a red flag because it’s a scam ad made by criminals. Go to Source
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Investors lose $1.6M after Doja Cat’s X reportedly hacked to promote scam coin
A hacker reportedly posted to Doja Cat’s X account telling fans to “buy $DOJA or else.” Go to Source
Celebrity crypto tokens will ‘absolutely’ catch SEC’s eye: Lawyers
Celebrities who have brazenly shilled their own memecoins on X in recent months run a high risk of attracting the attention of the SEC and class action lawyers. Go to Source
Jason Derulo sold his JASON tokens despite saying he wouldn’t, says Bubblemaps
The analytics firm claims the singer sold tokens despite promises that he wouldn’t, while the controversial figure who apparently helped create the token claims “it’s all orchestrated.” Go to Source
Boxing Sensation Ryan Garcia Teases the Launch of His Own Meme Coin
In a series of recent social media posts, American professional boxer Ryan Garcia hinted at the creation of his own meme coin. “Whatever coin I create I will go hard asf,” Garcia stated in one post, indicating his commitment to the project. In a subsequent post, he added, “When I drop this meme coin, it’s … Read more
Most celeb tokens are down 66%+ since Jenner’s bizarre crypto debut
The Iggy Azalea-launched “MOTHER” is the only token launched by celebrities last week still hitting new all-time highs. It has now amassed a market cap of $130 million. Go to Source
Caitlyn Jenner joins Rich the Kid alleging they were ‘scammed’
Caitlyn Jenner has seemingly acknowledged her connection with memecoin adviser Sahil Arora, alleging he “scammed” her, but says she will continue to invest in and promote the JENNER token. Go to Source
Danger as wave of crypto influencers and celeb X accounts are hacked
The social media accounts of famous traders, rappers and even Caitlyn Jenner are shilling tokens in what many believe is part of an orchestrated string of hacks. Go to Source
Nigerian Instagram Celebrity Could Face Jail Time for ‘Spraying’ National Currency
Nigerian Instagram celebrity, Pascal Okechukwu, has pleaded not guilty to three counts of abusing naira banknotes. The charges against Okechukwu relate to three incidents in which he allegedly tampered with or “sprayed” NGN500 banknotes. Another Nigerian celebrity, Oluwadarasimi Omoseyin, received a six-month prison sentence for the same offence. Nigerian Authorities Clamp Down on Naira ‘Spraying’ … Read more
Celeb NFTs and cringy ads — Analysts share their signs of a Bitcoin peak
With a major rally expected sometime in 2024, industry watchers have shared the top signals they look for to indicate when crypto has reached peak euphoria. Go to Source
