Controversy Surrounds Armstrong

Ben Armstrong, the prominent figure behind BitBoy Crypto, has reportedly departed from the company, leaving the community pondering the reasons behind this unexpected move.

Founder of Bitcoin Jason A. Williams revealed the departure with a screenshot on Twitter, stating that Armstrong's departure is effective immediately from "Hit Network/BJ Investment Holdings and all its subsidiaries, including BitBoy Crypto and Round The Blockchain." 

Armstrong himself confirmed this surprising development on his personal Twitter account, joinBENCoin, acknowledging the internal struggles within his company while expressing confidence in maintaining control despite his departure.

The exact reasons behind Armstrong's sudden exit remain shrouded in mystery, triggering a range of speculations. Crypto scam investigator ZachXBT suggested a potential link between this move and Armstrong's recent involvement with questionable meme coins.

Meanwhile, Adam Cochran shared a rumor of an upcoming investigation which may have prompted Armstrong's unexpected departure with sarcasm. 

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Controversial Past

Armstrong has faced criticism for endorsing risky investment trading to casual investors through affiliate links, along with allegations that he sold tokens after promoting them to his audience.

Recent controversies include his partnership with the controversial meme coin creator ben.eth, which ended amid accusations of a rug pull. Armstrong's alleged failure to appear in court for a harassment allegation further added to his tumultuous image.

There have also been questions about Armstrong's digital currency, BEN. While some speculated its downfall, Armstrong quickly dismissed such possibilities in response to a query, hinting at his continued involvement in crypto ventures despite his exit from BitBoy Crypto.