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Sep 25, 04:49 PM
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Crypto Entrepreneurs Nader Al-Naji and Jimmy Zhong Face Collapse After Raising Billions

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  • The New Yorker
  • CNBC
  • MASON VERSLUIS
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Nader 'Diamondhands' Al-Naji, an aspiring actor and crypto entrepreneur, managed to raise $690 million by deceiving hundreds of investors, including his closest friends. Al-Naji, who convinced top venture capitalists to invest hundreds of millions, saw his venture collapse in a manner reminiscent of other crypto stories. Concurrently, Jimmy Zhong, another figure in the crypto world, stole and subsequently lost more than $3 billion. Additionally, Malone Lam stole over $297 million in crypto before his arrest. A significant Bitcoin heist involving $243 million has also come to light, further highlighting the risks and volatility in the cryptocurrency market.

Written with ChatGPT (GPT-4o).

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