Imagine a crypto project by a huge influencer, a famous YouTuber who uncovers scams, and a courtroom showdown that everyone’s watching. What happens next? Well, right now, that’s exactly what’s unfolding between Logan Paul and Coffeezilla. And things just got real serious.
On March 26, a judge said Logan Paul’s defamation lawsuit against Coffeezilla—whose real name is Stephen Findeisen—can go forward. But why is Logan Paul suing, anyway?
Logan claims Coffeezilla knowingly spread lies, accusing him of running a crypto scam called CryptoZoo. Coffeezilla says he was just doing honest reporting. But Judge Henry Bemporad thinks otherwise. The judge says Coffeezilla’s claims looked more like facts, not opinions. Small disclaimers hidden at the bottom of videos? Not enough to shield Coffeezilla this time.
But why does this all matter? Well, there’s a bigger issue behind it. CryptoZoo was a blockchain game Logan launched in 2021. Players bought NFT eggs, hoping they’d hatch into cool, valuable digital pets. Sounds fun, right? Only problem was—those animals never hatched, at least not the way Logan promised. Investors lost money, and Coffeezilla called it a “massive con.” This blew up big time. Millions watched Coffeezilla’s videos, and Logan Paul’s reputation took a heavy hit.
Did Logan try to make things right? Yeah, sort of. He apologized early on and even promised $2.3 million to buy back the NFTs. But only if investors agreed not to sue him.
But wait, there’s even more drama. Another group—CryptoZoo investors—filed their own lawsuit. They’re mad because they say the game never worked at all. Logan blamed his own partners for the project’s failure, suing two of them for allegedly messing everything up.
Why does this court case matter for crypto fans like you? It could set rules for what counts as fair investigation versus outright lies. It’s a big deal because it could affect how influencers promote crypto. And, equally important, how people like Coffeezilla report on crypto scams. Where’s the line between hard facts and harmful claims?
So, what happens next? Both Logan and Coffeezilla have two weeks to object to the judge’s recommendation. They could change the whole direction of this legal battle.
One thing’s clear, though. Whatever happens, the CryptoZoo saga isn’t ending anytime soon.
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