Crypto Influencer BitBoy Arrested In Florida

Ben Armstrong, widely recognized in the cryptocurrency community as “BitBoy,” was taken into custody in Florida on March 25, 2025. The Volusia County Division of Corrections confirmed his arrest at 7:18 pm local time, listing him as a fugitive from justice. Armstrong is currently being held without bail, according to jail records.

This arrest follows Armstrong’s own announcement on social media platform X on March 21, where he revealed that warrants for his arrest were issued due to emails he sent to Cobb County, Georgia Superior Court Judge Kimberly Childs. Armstrong claimed that these emails were sent while he was representing himself as his own attorney. He also alleged that Judge Childs deleted her social media accounts in response to these communications.

Footage circulating on social media suggests that Armstrong was taken into custody following a dispute at a Popeyes restaurant. However, some members of the crypto community have questioned the authenticity of the footage, casting doubt on whether the person in the video is actually Armstrong. Official details surrounding the arrest have not been confirmed, and information about Armstrong’s legal representation is currently unavailable.

This is not the first time Armstrong has faced legal troubles. In September 2023, he was arrested in Gwinnett County, Georgia, while livestreaming outside the home of a former business associate. The dispute involved a Lamborghini that Armstrong claimed belonged to him. During that arrest, authorities charged him with “loitering/prowling” and “simple assault,” and reported finding a firearm and illegal drugs in his car.

Armstrong has also been involved in other legal challenges. In March 2023, he was named in a class-action lawsuit that alleged he promoted Binance, which was accused of selling unregistered securities. NBA star Jimmy Butler was also named as a co-defendant in the case. The lawsuit was settled in August 2024, with Armstrong and Butler agreeing to pay a combined sum of $340,000, though they made no admission of wrongdoing.

Despite his legal troubles, Armstrong has remained active in the cryptocurrency community. In early 2024, he participated in a fight night hosted by combat sports company Karate Combat. He fought against a pseudonymous memecoin developer known as “More Light” at the February 24 event in Mexico and won the match by unanimous decision after three two-minute rounds. Following the fight, “More Light” described Armstrong as a “good guy” in person, despite their public rivalry.

Armstrong’s relationship with the BitBoy Crypto brand has been complicated in recent times. Hit Network, the parent company controlling the BitBoy Crypto brand, cut ties with Armstrong in August 2023. The company cited alleged substance abuse and unprofessional behavior toward employees as reasons for the separation. Armstrong denied these allegations, claiming instead that the move represented an attempted “coup” against him. The details of this business dispute have not been fully resolved publicly.

As this situation continues to develop, more information about Armstrong’s legal status may become available. Currently, he remains in custody in Volusia County, Florida.