MrBeast in Trouble Over Crypto Pump-and-Dumps: New Evidence Emerges

A new investigation of MrBeastโ€™s crypto deals reveals 50 wallets allegedly used for pumping and dumping crypto tokens.

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  • MrBeast accused of crypto pump and dumps. 
  • Investigation reveals over 50 crypto wallets tied to him. 
  • Celebrity crypto promotions are increasingly controversial. 

The crypto sector is increasingly getting the attention of celebrities and influencers. Figures like Caitlyn Jenner, Andrew Tate, and MrBeast are attracted to the high they get from promoting projects to their followers. This practice, however, has come under intense scrutiny

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Jimmy Donaldson, aka MrBeast, recently came under fire over his involvement in crypto. As the largest YouTuber with over 320 million followers, he is accused of profiting from crypto pump-and-dump schemes. Recently, new evidence emerged in his case, showing a pattern of token dumps. 

New Details in MrBeastโ€™s Crypto Scandal

MrBeast is again in the spotlight over his alleged crypto pump and dumps. On October 29, crypto analysts published an investigation uncovering new evidence in his case. The investigation revealed over 50 wallets allegedly tied to MrBeast, showing a pattern of pump-and-dump schemes. 

A diagram showing MrBeast's connection with 50 suspicious wallets.
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A pump-and-dump scheme involves promoting assets and then dumping them on the unlucky investors who bought them. Investigators suggest that MrBeastโ€™s wallets followed that pattern, profiting at the expense of his followers. 

One example is a wallet with which MrBeast allegedly bought most of its tokens. This includes SuperFarm (SUPER), a token MrBeast widely promoted to its followers. The wallet received 1 million SUPER tokens in February 2021. After dumping the tokens, MrBeast reportedly made $9 million in profits. 

MrBeast Binance Wallet Processed Over $13M in Transactions

The investigation reveals similar token patterns, including Polychain Monsters (PMON) and Ethernity Chain (ERN). According to the investigators, this reveals a pattern of pumping and dumping relatively unknown tokens that enabled MrBeast to profit from his followers.

MrBeastโ€™s alleged Binance account processed over $13 million in transactions. MrBeast also used the Gemini exchange extensively. These findings suggest that MrBeast may have controlled more than 50 wallets. 

The exact extent of MrBeastโ€™s profits and the losses for other investors is not clear yet. Many of MrBeastโ€™s wallets were used for different purposes, some for sales and others for holding and farming tokens. Earlier investigations suggested he made at least $10 million from the practice. 

On the Flipside

  • So far, US authorities have been slow to act when it comes to regulating influencer crypto promotions. 
  • Crypto investigator Coffeezilla uncovered crypto pumps and dumps by many other influencers, including Andrew Tateโ€™s projects, Logan Paulโ€™s CryptoZoo, and more. 

Why This Matters

MrBeastโ€™s case highlights the risks that retail investors face when following celebrity endorsements. Traders must know that influencers may have ulterior motives when promoting crypto projects. 

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David Marsanic is DailyCoinโ€™s journalist, focusing on Solana and crypto exchanges. David currently doesnโ€™t hold any crypto.

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