Ben Armstrong, widely known as “BitBoy,” a prominent figure in the crypto community, was taken into custody on 25 March 2025 in Florida.
Armstrong, who has built a significant following online, had already alerted his followers about the legal challenges he was facing.
Just days before his arrest, he posted on social media that an arrest warrant had been issued for him, revealing his escalating legal issues.
At about 7:18 pm local time, Armstrong was arrested by Florida’s Volusia County Division of Corrections.
This arrest followed a post he made on 21 March, where he claimed the warrants stemmed from emails he had sent to Judge Kimberly Childs of Cobb County, Georgia Superior Court.
Armstrong, who was representing himself in legal matters, alleged that these emails led to the judge deleting her X account (formerly Twitter).
Armstrong wrote on X,
“I can now confirm that the warrants for my arrest are due to me sending emails.”
Armstrong’s arrest is not his first encounter with the law.
In September 2023, he was arrested while livestreaming outside the home of a former business associate, accusing them of holding his Lamborghini.
The incident caught attention due to its unusual circumstances, and Armstrong’s actions during the event raised questions.
This arrest also adds to a growing list of legal entanglements for Armstrong.
In March 2023, he was named in a class-action lawsuit which alleged that he had promoted Binance, a cryptocurrency exchange, without properly disclosing the potential risks to investors.
The lawsuit claimed that Binance had sold unregistered securities, and Armstrong, along with NBA star Jimmy Butler, was required to pay a combined settlement of $340,000 in August 2024, without admitting any wrongdoing.
In addition to his legal battles, Armstrong’s personal and professional life has faced public scrutiny.
His association with Hit Network, the company that manages his BitBoy Crypto brand, ended in August 2023, citing alleged substance abuse issues and unprofessional conduct.
Armstrong, however, denied these allegations, claiming the decision was part of a larger “attempted coup” against him.
Armstrong also made headlines earlier in February 2024, when he participated in a combat sports event against the pseudonymous memecoin developer known as "More Light."
The fight, which was part of an event hosted by Karate Combat in Mexico, saw Armstrong come out victorious after three rounds, with a unanimous decision in his favour.
Despite the competitive nature of the fight, Armstrong and More Light were reportedly on good terms afterward, with the latter calling Armstrong "a good guy" in person.
As the situation continues to unfold, there is no immediate word on whether Armstrong has secured legal representation for his latest case.
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