TLDR:
- Ben “BitBoy” Armstrong was arrested in Florida on March 25 as a fugitive from justice
- The arrest appears connected to emails he sent to Judge Kimberly Childs in Georgia
- This is Armstrong’s second arrest, following a September 2023 incident involving a dispute over his Lamborghini
- Armstrong previously confirmed on social media that arrest warrants were issued due to his emails to the judge
- He is currently being held without bail in Volusia County
The Arrest Details
Ben Armstrong, better known as “BitBoy” in the cryptocurrency community, has been arrested in Florida. The Volusia County Division of Corrections took him into custody on March 25 at 7:18 pm local time. He is listed as a fugitive from justice.
This arrest comes just days after Armstrong himself confirmed on social media that he was facing arrest warrants. On March 21, Armstrong posted on X (formerly Twitter) that the warrants were related to emails he sent to Cobb County, Georgia Superior Court Judge Kimberly Childs.
I can now confirm that the warrants for my arrest are due to me sending emails (as my own attorney by the way) to the DISHONORABLE Kimberly Childs of @cobbcountygovt who has NOW DELETED her Twitter lmao.
Public officials hiding corruption one day at a time.
— The BitBoy (@BenArmstrongsX) March 21, 2025
Armstrong claimed he sent these emails while acting as his own attorney. He also stated that Judge Childs had deleted her social media accounts because of these communications.
Previous Legal Issues
This isn’t Armstrong’s first brush with law enforcement. In September 2023, he was arrested while livestreaming outside the home of a former business associate.
That incident centered around a dispute over Armstrong’s Lamborghini. He claimed his former associate had taken possession of the luxury vehicle.
The September arrest resulted in charges of “loitering/prowling” and “simple assault.” Police also reported finding a firearm and illegal drugs in Armstrong’s car during that arrest.
Armstrong’s legal troubles extend beyond criminal matters. In March 2023, he was named in a class-action lawsuit that claimed he promoted Binance, which the suit alleged had sold unregistered securities.
This case reached a settlement in August 2024. Armstrong and his co-defendant, NBA star Jimmy Butler, agreed to pay a combined $340,000 without admitting any wrongdoing.
Professional Background
Armstrong rose to fame through his YouTube channel, BitBoy Crypto. He became a well-known figure in the cryptocurrency world as an influencer and content creator.
However, in August 2023, Hit Network, the parent company controlling the BitBoy Crypto brand, severed ties with Armstrong. They cited alleged substance abuse and unprofessional behavior toward employees.
Armstrong denied these allegations. He characterized the separation as an “attempted coup” against him.
Despite these professional setbacks, Armstrong maintained his public persona. In early 2024, he participated in a fight night hosted by combat sports company Karate Combat in Mexico.
His opponent was a pseudonymous memecoin developer known as “More Light.” Armstrong won the match by unanimous decision after three two-minute rounds.
After the fight, “More Light” stated there was no real animosity between them. He described Armstrong as a “good guy” in person.
The current arrest appears to stem from a different situation entirely. While footage circulating on social media purportedly shows Armstrong being taken into custody after a dispute at a Popeyes restaurant, some members of the crypto community have questioned whether the person in the video is actually him.
As of this writing, Armstrong is being held without bail. The exact details behind the current arrest warrant have not been fully established.
Armstrong’s lawyers have not yet been identified in public records. He could not be reached for comment on this developing situation.
The case highlights the continuing legal challenges faced by high-profile figures in the cryptocurrency space. Armstrong’s pattern of legal troubles has become a recurring story in crypto media.
The community awaits further details on the specific nature of the emails that allegedly led to the current arrest warrant. Court records may provide more information in the coming days.
For now, Armstrong remains in custody in Florida as a fugitive from justice in Georgia. The case will likely be transferred to Georgia authorities for further proceedings.
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