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Floyd Mayweather, the undefeated boxing champion, seems to be facing a different kind of knockout in the cryptocurrency arena. Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has landed a flurry of accusations, calling Mayweather out for promoting yet another suspicious token project. 
<h2 id="strong-pump-and-dump-suspicions-strong">Pump And Dump Suspicions</h2> 
This comes after a string of controversies. Mayweather has been entangled in lawsuits and settlements for failing to disclose payments to promote unregistered cryptocurrency ventures. 
These promotions, according to critics, reek of “pump and dump” schemes, where celebrities artificially inflate prices before cashing out, leaving fans holding worthless digital bags. 
Mayweather’s latest offense? The “FLOYD” token. After hyping it on social media, Mayweather abruptly deleted his promotional posts, sparking fears of another potential rug pull – a scenario where developers vanish with investor funds, leaving their tokens valueless. 
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 Does Floyd deserves a 13th chance? 
 After profiting tens of millions from Mayweverse, Ethereum Max, Bored Bunny, Real Floyd NFT, Moonshot, 2018 ICOs, &amp; more. <a href="https://t.co/JaNLdhsPqR" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://t.co/JaNLdhsPqR</a> <a href="https://t.co/DDCBUoFBrj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/DDCBUoFBrj</a> 
 — ZachXBT (@zachxbt) <a href="https://twitter.com/zachxbt/status/1797100646081994822?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">June 2, 2024</a>
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<h2 id="strong-controversy-shadows-mayweather-strong">Controversy Shadows Mayweather</h2> 
This isn’t Mayweather’s first dance with crypto controversy. Investors who followed his lead into ventures like EthereumMax and Bored Bunny NFTs have reportedly suffered significant losses after these projects fizzled out. 
2024 is shaping up to be a year of cautious optimism. Experts predict continued growth, particularly in areas like GameFi (gaming with NFTs) and the use of NFTs in the metaverse economy. 
Major companies are taking notice, potentially bringing stability and wider adoption. However, challenges remain. The industry still lacks clear regulations, and scams like the one suspected with Mayweather highlight the need for investor caution. Technical hurdles like scalability and interoperability also need to be addressed for widespread metaverse adoption. 
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full" src="https://www.tradingview.com/x/JbbkdlrW/" width="1835" height="883"> Crypto Hype Man In Trouble The hits keep coming for Mayweather’s crypto reputation, going from landing punches in the ring to facing a different kind of jab – a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) right hook. In 2022, the SEC alleged Mayweather failed to disclose payments he received for promoting risky investments called Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs). 
Like a flashy pre-fight hype man, Mayweather reportedly used his social media platform to urge fans to buy digital tokens before they supposedly vanished. Back in 2018, he took a <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/business-46394879" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">financial blow</a> after being fined over $600,000 for similar ICO promotion blunders. 
It seems Mayweather might be facing a different kind of fight – one where his punches pack little power against the jabs of regulators and disappointed fans. The message for investors is clear: don’t get hypnotized by celebrity endorsements in the wild west of cryptocurrency. Always conduct your own research before investing, because in the crypto ring, knockouts can come from unexpected corners. 
Featured image from ESPN, chart from TradingView

Mayweather Faces KO Punch From Crypto Watchdog Over Alleged Scam Token

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