- MrBeast explained that all his investments are managed by a professional team and are fully compliant with legal standards.
- He dismissed claims of insider trading and stressed that blockchain evidence used against him lacked proper context.
A month after major allegations of a pump and dump scheme surfaced across MrBeast, the popular YouTuber has finally issued a clarification on the matter in an exclusive interview with Oompaville. Last month, allegations surfaced that Mr Beast profited by promoting questionable crypto schemes to his followers, reported CNF.
During the interview, Oompaville asked some blunt questions citing some of the investigative reports by Coffeezilla. He also raised concerns regarding Mr Beast’s alleged involvement in “pump and dump” schemes highlighting cases where MrBeast promoted lesser-known tokens such as SuperVerse and Earnity Chain. However, the famous YouTuber sold these tokens later.
However, Mr Beast has come out responding to all the serious accusations, adding that he plans to file a defamation lawsuit against DogPack404. The YouTuber also said that all the allegations made against him were false. Addressing his recent silence, MrBeast explained that it stemmed from ongoing legal and personal matters. He stated his commitment to focusing on the facts rather than reacting emotionally.
Mr Beast Defends His Investments
Apart from crypto pump and dump, MrBeast also faced accusations that he used CGI in his videos. Completely rejecting these claims, he said that all his work is real. Further defending his raffles, the YouTuber said that they are entirely legal, despite the claims of illegal lotteries.
MrBeast also denied the allegations of his involvement in insider trading while addressing the question upfront. The Youtuber clarified that all his investments are managed by a professional team and fully comply with legal standards. He dismissed the allegations as overblown, noting that the blockchain evidence cited by critics was presented without proper context.
5. MrBeast DENIES INSIDER TRADING via Crypto. pic.twitter.com/OzSf4PEO1q
— DramaAlert (@DramaAlert) November 23, 2024
Until recently, influencers like MrBeast were seen as almost untouchable, wielding immense influence over consumer behavior through their vast followings. This interview, however, highlights that even the most prominent influencers are not above scrutiny, particularly when financial controversies arise.
Crypto Scams on the Rise
With the growing penetration of retail and institutional investors, cryptocurrency scams have also been on the rise simultaneously. As reported by CNF in September, a counterfeit WalletConnect app on Google Play deceived users into approving unauthorized transactions, leading to the theft of their cryptocurrency. The app leveraged fake reviews to establish credibility, amassing 10,000 downloads and compromising the crypto wallets of 150 users.
Amid the ongoing fraudulent activities, big players like Tether are taking effective measures in order to prevent it. Tether advanced its commitment to combating fraud in the cryptocurrency ecosystem by collaborating with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in seizing over $6 million in assets linked to a crypto-trust system operating in Southeast Asia, reported CNF.
