Legal troubles intensify for BitBoy following new arrest

Ben Armstrong, the controversial crypto influencer mainly known as “BitBoy,” was arrested in Cherokee County, Georgia, late last month on six counts of harassing phone calls. This marks yet another legal setback for the controversial influencer.

According to public jail records, BitBoy was booked into the county jail on June 27 and released the following day after posting bond. He is currently out of custody, but still facing charges. 

The arrest follows public communication from Armstrong, which has grown sparse. The most recent post from his X account, dated June 6, appears to have been made by a third party. He asked followers to include positive messages in letters to Armstrong while he was in custody in a separate matter.

When a user replied, “He still in jail?” the account responded: “Indeed.” Meanwhile, Armstrong has issued no official statement. Also, the specific details surrounding the harassment allegations have not yet been made public. 

Legal troubles intensify for BitBoy

BitBoy’s arrest last month is the latest in a long string of run-ins with the law. In March, he was arrested in Florida on a fugitive warrant issued by Georgia authorities. The case stemmed from emails he allegedly sent to Cobb County Superior Court Judge Kimberly Childs, whom he opposed in a separate defamation proceeding.

BitBoy, representing himself then, later confirmed on X that the arrest was related to those communications.

He is also the target of a defamation lawsuit filed by Kevin O’Leary, a “Shark Tank” investor. The suit accuses Armstrong of spreading false and malicious claims about O’Leary. This includes calling him “a real-life murderer” in connection with a 2019 boating accident that left two people dead.

O’Leary, who was never charged, is seeking damages in excess of $75,000. The case remains active in the US District Court for the Southern District of Florida, where O’Leary recently filed a motion for default judgment.

In June 2024, he was arrested in Georgia for reportedly making harassing phone calls. Adding to the turbulence, the CFTC issued a subpoena to HIT Network in mid-2023 amid a broader investigation into fraudulent activity linked to tokens Armstrong had promoted, such as BEN and DistX. 

Although BitBoy was once a major voice in crypto YouTube, his repeated controversies have damaged his credibility. Now, his future in crypto media appears uncertain as legal battles mount.

Crypto influencers are losing their impact in 2025

The increasing regulatory landscape requires influencers to be transparent about sponsorships and paid promotions. Influencer marketing is still a powerful tool for crypto projects in 2025, but it requires a more strategic and ethical approach. However, users are more cautious with tokens advertised by influencers. 

Many crypto scams involve influencers promoting investments without disclosing their financial interests, which can mislead their followers. 

Influencers also promote crypto to inflate its price (“pump”), and then sell their holdings at the inflated price, leaving their followers with losses (“dump”). Also, celebrities can significantly impact the popularity and price of crypto coins, making them attractive targets for scammers. 

For instance, Logan Paul was accused of promoting the CryptoZoo project and failing to disclose financial interests when promoting other crypto investments. In addition, Lindsay Lohan and Jake Paul were charged with illegally promoting Tronix (TRX) and BitTorrent (BTT). The SEC alleged that they concealed payments received for promoting the tokens. 

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