BitBoy 热门网络面临 CFTC 欺诈调查

商品期货交易委员会 (CFTC) 正在调查 15 种代币的欺诈行为，其中包括 memecoin BEN。

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is investigating fraud on 15 tokens, including the memecoin BEN. The agency served Hit Network, a crypto media company affiliated with Ben Armstrong, also known as “BitBoy,” with a subpoena to produce records regarding trading and wallets related to these tokens.

商品期货交易委员会 (CFTC) 正在调查 15 种代币的欺诈行为，其中包括 memecoin BEN。该机构向本·阿姆斯特朗（又名“BitBoy”）附属的加密媒体公司 Hit Network 发出传票，要求其提供与这些代币相关的交易和钱包记录。

The subpoena was issued on July 16 and is directed at Hit Network, which used to feature Armstrong as its spokesperson. The subject of the investigation concerns the fraud connected with digital currencies and other unlawful activities. The CFTC asks for information about trading activities and digital wallets associated with the 15 tokens.

该传票于 7 月 16 日发出，针对的是 Hit Network，该网络曾以阿姆斯特朗为发言人。调查的主题涉及与数字货币和其他非法活动有关的欺诈行为。 CFTC 要求提供与 15 种代币相关的交易活动和数字钱包的信息。

Ben Armstrong presented all the tokens in many videos and described how they could grow in value many times. However, the subpoena did not specifically name Armstrong. Hit Network was launched in March 2021, and Armstrong hosted the network’s main show.

本·阿姆斯特朗 (Ben Armstrong) 在许多视频中展示了所有代币，并多次描述了它们如何增值。不过，传票没有具体点名阿姆斯特朗。 Hit Network 于 2021 年 3 月推出，阿姆斯特朗主持了该网络的主要节目。

Armstrong departed from Hit Network in August 2023 after being accused of substance abuse, which he partly confirmed. CEO T.J. Shedd accused Armstrong of engaging in activities that led to his dismissal, including his participation in the BEN token. Armstrong’s exit caused a legal battle over a Lamborghini and his departure from the company.

阿姆斯特朗在被指控滥用药物后于 2023 年 8 月离开 Hit Network，他部分证实了这一点。首席执行官 TJ Shedd 指责阿姆斯特朗从事导致他被解雇的活动，包括参与 BEN 代币。阿姆斯特朗的退出引发了一场关于兰博基尼的法律纠纷，并导致他离开公司。

Armstrong used to promote tokens on YouTube, saying they would help people become rich. However, most of them turned out to be worthless. He revealed that he engaged in paid promotion of crypto scams but said it was by mistake. Armstrong once compensated ZackXBT, a blockchain investigator, $10,000 for exposing his hidden promotions.

阿姆斯特朗过去常常在 YouTube 上宣传代币，称它们可以帮助人们致富。然而，大多数都被证明毫无价值。他透露，他参与了加密货币诈骗的付费推广，但表示这是错误的。阿姆斯特朗曾因揭露区块链调查员 ZackXBT 的隐藏促销活动而向他赔偿 10,000 美元。

The BEN token, launched by influencer ben.eth in May 2023, became another source of conflict. Armstrong said he would join the token’s core team soon after its inception. He left the project on June 5 but returned to become the company’s CEO.

由影响者 ben.eth 于 2023 年 5 月推出的 BEN 代币成为另一个冲突根源。阿姆斯特朗表示，他将在该代币成立后不久加入其核心团队。他于 6 月 5 日离开该项目，但回来担任公司首席执行官。

A source close to Hit Network revealed that Armstrong’s association with BEN affected his dismissal. Other company members were against integrating the token into their operations. Armstrong’s actions sparked questions regarding the token’s authenticity and endorsements.

一位接近 Hit Network 的消息人士透露，阿姆斯特朗与 BEN 的关系影响了他被解雇。其他公司成员反对将代币整合到他们的运营中。阿姆斯特朗的行为引发了有关代币真实性和背书的质疑。

Armstrong positively responded to the subpoena, stating that he felt vindicated after being sacked by Hit Network. He alleges that his former colleagues seized financial control of the BitBoy Crypto brand in 2020. Armstrong stated that many people within the industry would be punished for their alleged betrayal.

阿姆斯特朗对传票做出了积极回应，表示在被 Hit Network 解雇后，他感到自己得到了平反。他声称，他的前同事在 2020 年夺取了 BitBoy Crypto 品牌的财务控制权。阿姆斯特朗表示，业内许多人将因涉嫌背叛而受到惩罚。

Armstrong often presented tokens in his YouTube videos that he said had great potential to generate profits. However, the value of many tokens decreased even with the CEO’s advertising. His recognition of paid promotions of crypto scams also played a part in tarnishing his reputation.

阿姆斯特朗经常在他的 YouTube 视频中展示代币，他认为这些代币具有巨大的创收潜力。然而，即使首席执行官做了广告，许多代币的价值还是下降了。他对加密货币诈骗的付费促销的认可也损害了他的声誉。

The CFTC’s investigation could have legal and financial consequences for Hit Network. Due to the investigation, the agency may take regulatory actions or penalties against the company. Hit Network’s connection with Armstrong and the tokens in question places it in the regulatory crosshairs.

CFTC 的调查可能会对 Hit Network 产生法律和财务后果。根据调查结果，该机构可能会对公司采取监管行动或处罚。 Hit Network 与阿姆斯特朗以及相关代币的联系使其成为监管的焦点。

Armstrong’s departure and the ongoing legal woes with Hit Network remain. His arrest for trying to get back a stolen Lamborghini exemplifies the current power struggles. The results of these disputes may affect Armstrong and Hit Network’s future activities.

阿姆斯特朗的离开以及 Hit Network 持续存在的法律困境依然存在。他因试图追回被盗的兰博基尼而被捕，这就是当前权力斗争的一个例证。这些纠纷的结果可能会影响阿姆斯特朗和 Hit Network 未来的活动。