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Kevin O'Leary Secures $2.8 Million Judgment Against Crypto YouTuber 'BitBoy'

Published on February 16, 2026

Categories: Legal Regulation Influencer

Businessman and Shark Tank personality Kevin O'Leary, often referred to as 'Mr. Wonderful', has been awarded a $2.8 million judgment by a US federal court against popular crypto YouTuber Ben 'BitBoy' Armstrong. The default judgment was entered after Armstrong failed to respond to a defamation lawsuit.

Businessman and TV personality Kevin O’Leary, known as “Mr. Wonderful” from Shark Tank, has won a $2.8 million judgment after a US federal court entered default against popular YouTuber Ben “BitBoy” Armstrong. Related Reading: Institutions Could ‘Fire’ Bitcoin Devs Over Quantum Threat, VC Warns The ruling comes after Armstrong failed to respond to a defamation claim.

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