Ben Armstrong, a prominent crypto influencer known as “BitBoy,” has been arrested in Florida following a warrant issued for his arrest last week.
According to records from Florida’s Volusia County Division of Corrections, Armstrong was taken into custody on March 25 at 7:18 pm local time. He is listed as a fugitive from justice.
Arrest Stems From Emails to Judge
Armstrong previously disclosed in a March 21 post on X (formerly Twitter) that warrants for his arrest were related to emails he had sent to Cobb County, Georgia Superior Court Judge Kimberly Childs. Armstrong was acting as his attorney at the time. He alleged that his emails prompted Judge Childs to delete her social media accounts.
Details about Armstrong’s legal representation remain unavailable, and he has not yet issued a public statement.
Previous Legal Troubles
This arrest is not Armstrong’s first run-in with the law. In September 2023, he was arrested while live streaming outside the home of a former business associate whom he accused of withholding his Lamborghini.
In addition, Armstrong was named in a class-action lawsuit in March 2023 for allegedly promoting Binance, a platform accused of selling unregistered securities. The case was settled in August 2024, with Armstrong and co-defendant NBA star Jimmy Butler agreeing to pay $340,000 without admitting wrongdoing.
BitBoy Crypto Brand Split and Controversial Fights
In August 2023, the parent company of Hit Network, which manages the BitBoy Crypto brand, severed ties with Armstrong, citing claims of substance abuse and unprofessional conduct. Armstrong denied these allegations, accusing the network of orchestrating a coup.
In February 2024, Armstrong participated in a public fight against pseudonymous meme coin developer “More Light.” The fight, held in Mexico by Karate Combat, ended with Armstrong being declared the winner.
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