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   {"actor":"system:backfill","investigation_id":"b551e968-ad65-448e-9b1a-7f906f8f57fc","kind":"publish","page_slug":"mrbeast-superverse-crypto-deals","published_at":"2026-06-15T17:24:40.546Z","sequence_num":1,"snapshot":{"content_type":"investigation","entity_name":"MrBeast / SuperVerse Crypto Deals","sections":[{"content":"Jimmy Donaldson, publicly known as MrBeast (born May 7, 1998), is the most-subscribed individual creator on YouTube, with over 450 million subscribers across his channels as of early 2026. Beginning in 2021, wallets alleged to be controlled by or associated with Donaldson began participating in early-stage crypto token investments, a pattern documented by multiple blockchain analytics firms. Donaldson has not publicly confirmed ownership of the specific wallets cited in investigations, though Arkham Intelligence reportedly linked a primary wallet to him based on publicly disclosed NFT purchases. In January 2026, Bitmine Immersion Technologies announced a $200 million investment in Beast Industries, Donaldson's parent company, with plans to explore DeFi integration into a forthcoming MrBeast Financial platform. Beast Industries subsequently acquired Step, a mobile banking application targeting teenagers, in February 2026.","heading":"Background: MrBeast and Crypto Involvement","severity":"medium","sources":[{"credibility":2,"name":"Crypto Wallets Linked to MrBeast Made $13 Million on Tokens Shilled by Influencers","type":"news_article","url":"https://decrypt.co/286212/crypto-wallets-mrbeast-13-million-influencers"},{"credibility":2,"name":"BitMine's $200 Million MrBeast Investment — CoinDesk","type":"news_article","url":"https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/16/bitmine-s-usd200-million-mrbeast-investment-seen-as-strategic-diversification-b-riley"},{"credibility":2,"name":"MrBeast explores crypto with $200M Beast Industries deal — Cybernews","type":"news_article","url":"https://cybernews.com/crypto/mrbeast-crypto-200m-beast-industries-deal/"}]},{"content":"SuperVerse, originally launched as SuperFarm in February 2021 by YouTuber and crypto influencer Elliot Wainman (EllioTrades), conducted a public token sale on Polkastarter on February 21-22, 2021. The SUPER token reached an all-time high of approximately $4.73 on March 31, 2021, before declining more than 97% from that peak by mid-2026. According to blockchain research published by Loock Advisory (loock.io) in October 2024, a wallet attributed to MrBeast — identified through publicly disclosed NFT purchases and shared exchange deposit addresses — received approximately one million SUPER tokens in exchange for $100,000 USDC at the presale price of $0.02 per token. The wallet allegedly transferred those tokens to a secondary wallet (labeled 0x4f7b6 in Decrypt's reporting) and liquidated the full position through 751 trades near the token's peak price, yielding an alleged profit of approximately $7.5 million to $11.4 million depending on the methodology used. The Loock investigation estimates the SuperVerse profit at approximately $11.4 million. A secondary analysis by blockchain analysts cited by Decrypt estimated approximately $9 million from SuperVerse after combining vesting distributions from May through October 2021. Donaldson and influencers KSI and LazarBeam are alleged to have promoted the token on social media, with most promotional posts subsequently deleted. No disclosure of presale holdings was alleged to have accompanied these promotional activities. All profit figures cited here are derived from on-chain analyses conducted by independent researchers and have not been verified by any court or regulatory body.","heading":"SuperVerse (SUPER) Token: Alleged Presale and Dump","severity":"critical","sources":[{"credibility":2,"name":"Investigation into MrBeast — Loock Advisory","type":"research","url":"https://loock.io/blog/mrbeast-investigation/"},{"credibility":2,"name":"Crypto Wallets Linked to MrBeast Made $13 Million on Tokens Shilled by Influencers — Decrypt","type":"news_article","url":"https://decrypt.co/286212/crypto-wallets-mrbeast-13-million-influencers"},{"credibility":2,"name":"Popular YouTuber MrBeast reportedly made $10 million promoting small-cap crypto tokens — Cryptopolitan","type":"news_article","url":"https://www.cryptopolitan.com/popular-youtuber-mrbeast-crypto-profit/"},{"credibility":2,"name":"SuperVerse Price History — CoinGecko","type":"on_chain","url":"https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/superverse"}]},{"content":"The Loock Advisory investigation, published October 31, 2024, and authored by on-chain researcher SomaXBT in collaboration with analysts Kasper Vandeloock and Hxnterson, alleged that a network of more than 50 wallets attributed to Donaldson generated approximately $23 million in total profits across 15 or more token projects between 2021 and 2024. The primary wallet identified was 0x9e67D018488aD636B538e4158E9e7577F2ECac12, described by researchers as the 'WuTangClan' wallet. Additional notable alleged profits include: Ethernity Chain (ERN) approximately $4.65 million; Polychain Monsters (PMON) approximately $1.72 million; Jigstack (STAK) approximately $1.31 million; AIOZ Network approximately $1 million; Boson Protocol (BOSON) approximately $615,000; Ternoa (CAPS) approximately $682,000; Metis approximately $659,000; Refinable (FINE) approximately $194,000; and SHOPX approximately $485,000. Researchers noted a recurring pattern: presale token acquisitions at steep discounts, transfers to secondary distribution wallets, and liquidation near peak prices, after which most tokens declined 95-99% or more from their highs. The investigation also identified co-promotion overlap with other influencers including KSI and Alex Becker on several tokens. Loock Advisory acknowledged its own limitations, stating the investigation 'only skimmed the surface' and that attribution relied on circumstantial on-chain evidence rather than direct communications or internal documentation. Gizmodo described the full report as 'dense and difficult to parse even for those familiar with how crypto works.' No formal legal proceedings have resulted from these findings.","heading":"Broader Alleged Token Portfolio: $23 Million Claim","severity":"high","sources":[{"credibility":2,"name":"Investigation into MrBeast — Loock Advisory","type":"research","url":"https://loock.io/blog/mrbeast-investigation/"},{"credibility":2,"name":"MrBeast Accused of Massive Crypto Fraud — Futurism / The Byte","type":"news_article","url":"https://futurism.com/the-byte/mrbeast-crypto-fraud-claims"},{"credibility":2,"name":"Insider Trading? New Report Shows How MrBeast's 50+ Crypto Wallets Generated $23 Million — MoneyCheck","type":"news_article","url":"https://moneycheck.com/insider-trading-new-report-shows-how-mrbeasts-50-crypto-wallets-generated-23-million/"},{"credibility":2,"name":"MrBeast faces $23M crypto scams allegations — Cryptopolitan","type":"news_article","url":"https://www.cryptopolitan.com/mrbeasts-23m-crypto-insider-scam-allegations/"},{"credibility":2,"name":"Investigation Connects MrBeast with 50+ Crypto Wallets — CryptoNews","type":"news_article","url":"https://cryptonews.com/news/investigation-connects-mrbeast-with-50-crypto-wallets-tied-to-insider-trading-allegations/"}]},{"content":"In September 2025, on-chain analyst account PRIME X claimed that wallets attributed to Donaldson had deposited $114,483 USDT into the Aster token on September 21, 2025 — four days after its official launch — bringing alleged total holdings to approximately $1.28 million. Donaldson publicly denied involvement on X (formerly Twitter), writing 'Never heard of that coin and that's not my wallet' and adding 'Also since we're on the topic I'm never doing a meme coin so don't get scammed by one pretending to be me.' This instance marked one of the few occasions Donaldson directly addressed a specific wallet attribution allegation in public. Blockchain investigators continued to link the wallet activity to Donaldson despite his denial. The Aster incident drew renewed attention to earlier allegations from the Loock Advisory report.","heading":"Aster Token Incident and Public Denial","severity":"medium","sources":[{"credibility":2,"name":"MrBeast Tied to Aster Purchases Despite Denial — CCN / Yahoo Finance","type":"news_article","url":"https://finance.yahoo.com/news/mrbeast-tied-aster-purchases-despite-124601143.html"},{"credibility":3,"name":"Mr. Beast Wallets Bought Over $1M in ASTER — crypto.ro","type":"news_article","url":"https://crypto.ro/en/news/mr-beast-wallets-bought-over-1m-in-aster-since-september-21-potential-dump-ahead/"}]},{"content":"On March 23, 2026, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking Committee, and Representative Warren Davidson (R-OH) sent a joint 12-page letter to Jimmy Donaldson and Beast Industries CEO Jeffrey Housenbold. The letter was prompted by Beast Industries' February 2026 acquisition of Step, a mobile banking application marketed to users under 18 years old. The senators raised concerns about alleged marketing scripts provided by Step that encouraged minors to 'convince their parents to invest in crypto,' and questioned whether Beast Industries planned to reintroduce crypto or NFT purchasing features on the platform, which Step had previously offered in 2022 before abandoning. The letter also cited Donaldson's alleged prior token promotions — specifically SuperVerse and Ethernity Chain — and asked whether proper disclosures were made to audiences lacking financial literacy. The lawmakers posed 11 specific questions covering user protections, advertising practices, deposit insurance, compliance with COPPA, and the company's relationship with Evolve Bank and Trust, which had faced missing customer funds issues in 2024. As of the date of this investigation, no formal SEC or FTC charges had been filed against Donaldson or Beast Industries.","heading":"Congressional Scrutiny: Warren-Davidson Letter on Minors and Crypto","severity":"high","sources":[{"credibility":1,"name":"Warren Questions Beast Industries Over Apparent Crypto Aspirations — Senate Banking Committee (official)","type":"regulatory","url":"https://www.banking.senate.gov/newsroom/minority/warren-questions-beast-industries-over-apparent-crypto-aspirations-following-acquisition-of-banking-app-designed-for-teens"},{"credibility":1,"name":"Senate Letter to Beast Industries (PDF) — Senate Banking Committee","type":"regulatory","url":"https://www.banking.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/letter_to_beast_industries_re_acquisition_of_step.pdf"},{"credibility":2,"name":"MrBeast Crypto Marketing to Minors: Senator Warren Formally Questions The Megastar — CoinSpeaker","type":"news_article","url":"https://www.coinspeaker.com/senator-warren-questions-mrbeast-crypto-marketing-minors/amp/"},{"credibility":2,"name":"Elizabeth Warren questions MrBeast's purchase of fintech app — American Banker","type":"news_article","url":"https://www.americanbanker.com/news/elizabeth-warren-questions-mrbeasts-purchase-of-fintech-app"},{"credibility":2,"name":"Sen. Warren Questions MrBeast Over Teen Crypto Plans at Step — CoinMarketCap","type":"news_article","url":"https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/sen-warren-questions-mrbeast-over-teen-crypto-plans-at-step"}]},{"content":"The Federal Trade Commission's endorsement guidelines require influencers to clearly disclose material connections — including pre-allocated token holdings — when promoting financial products. On-chain researchers and journalists have alleged that promotional social media posts associated with SuperVerse, Ethernity Chain, Refinable, and other tokens appeared without disclosure of presale positions. Most of the allegedly promotional posts have since been deleted, according to investigative reporting. No FTC enforcement action against Donaldson had been reported as of mid-2026. The Senate Banking Committee letter to Beast Industries in March 2026 explicitly raised the question of disclosure adequacy, signaling legislative concern about the applicability of existing consumer protection law to influencer-driven crypto promotions. The broader regulatory environment in 2025-2026 moved toward stricter 'disclose or abstain' requirements for influencers holding positions in promoted assets.","heading":"Disclosure and FTC Compliance Concerns","severity":"high","sources":[{"credibility":1,"name":"Senate Letter to Beast Industries (PDF) — Senate Banking Committee","type":"regulatory","url":"https://www.banking.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/letter_to_beast_industries_re_acquisition_of_step.pdf"},{"credibility":2,"name":"MrBeast and 9 other influencers scrutinized for crypto scams — crypto.news","type":"news_article","url":"https://crypto.news/mrbeast-andrew-celebrity-crypto-pump-and-dump-schemes/"},{"credibility":2,"name":"MrBeast's 'Refinable' Crypto Pump & Dump Allegations Explained — Blockhead","type":"news_article","url":"https://www.blockhead.co/2024/11/02/mrbeasts-refinable-crypto-pump-dump-allegations-explained/"}]},{"content":"In January 2026, Ethereum treasury firm Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) announced a $200 million investment in Beast Industries, with the deal expected to close by January 19, 2026. Investment bank B. Riley characterized the deal as 'favorable strategic diversification' for Bitmine, providing exposure to MrBeast's audience of over 450 million followers and access to Beast Industries' planned DeFi-integrated financial platform. Beast Industries filed a 'MrBeast Financial' trademark covering crypto payments, exchange services, and decentralized trading. The company acquired Step in February 2026 for an undisclosed sum. B. Riley analyst Fedor Shabalin acknowledged execution risks given that the financial platform had 'yet to start operating' and noted regulatory uncertainty as a risk factor. These developments represent a forward-looking expansion into formal crypto financial services that had not yet launched as of mid-2026.","heading":"Beast Industries Crypto Expansion: Bitmine Investment and Beast Financial","severity":"medium","sources":[{"credibility":2,"name":"Ethereum Treasury Firm BitMine Invests $200 Million in MrBeast's Firm — Yahoo Finance","type":"news_article","url":"https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ethereum-treasury-firm-bitmine-invests-134820114.html"},{"credibility":2,"name":"BitMine's $200 Million MrBeast Investment Seen as Strategic Diversification — CoinDesk","type":"news_article","url":"https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/16/bitmine-s-usd200-million-mrbeast-investment-seen-as-strategic-diversification-b-riley"},{"credibility":2,"name":"Beast Industries Faces Senate Scrutiny Over Step Acquisition — BanklessTimes","type":"news_article","url":"https://www.banklesstimes.com/articles/2026/03/25/beast-industries-faces-senate-scrutiny-over-step-acquisition/"},{"credibility":2,"name":"Bitmine backs MrBeast Financial with $200M crypto bet — crypto.news","type":"news_article","url":"https://crypto.news/bitmine-bets-200-million-on-mrbeast-as-mrbeast-financial-eyes-crypto-push/"}]},{"content":"The on-chain investigations into Donaldson's alleged crypto activities rest primarily on circumstantial blockchain evidence rather than direct documentation. Coinbase executive Conor Grogan cautioned in reporting by Decrypt that wallet ownership attribution is uncertain: 'There is always a chance that a friend or producer or someone completely unrelated were behind those accounts.' Loock Advisory itself disclosed that its investigation 'only skimmed the surface' and that attribution was based on shared exchange deposit addresses, consistent behavioral patterns, and cross-referencing with publicly known wallet activity — not on internal communications or confirmed identity verification. Gizmodo described the full Loock report as 'dense and difficult to parse even for those familiar with how crypto works.' MrBeast denied involvement in the Aster token wallet activity and stated that third parties manage his financial affairs. No court, the SEC, the CFTC, or any other formal regulatory authority had issued charges, subpoenas, or findings against Donaldson specifically related to these crypto allegations as of mid-2026. The trust score assigned here reflects the seriousness and volume of allegations weighted against the absence of formal regulatory verification.","heading":"Evidentiary Limitations and Contested Attribution","severity":"medium","sources":[{"credibility":2,"name":"Crypto Wallets Linked to MrBeast Made $13 Million — Decrypt","type":"news_article","url":"https://decrypt.co/286212/crypto-wallets-mrbeast-13-million-influencers"},{"credibility":2,"name":"MrBeast Accused of Massive Crypto Fraud — Futurism","type":"news_article","url":"https://futurism.com/the-byte/mrbeast-crypto-fraud-claims"},{"credibility":2,"name":"Investigation into MrBeast — Loock Advisory","type":"research","url":"https://loock.io/blog/mrbeast-investigation/"}]}],"sources_used":[{"credibility":2,"name":"Investigation into MrBeast — Loock Advisory","type":"research","url":"https://loock.io/blog/mrbeast-investigation/"},{"credibility":1,"name":"Warren Questions Beast Industries Over Apparent Crypto Aspirations — Senate Banking Committee","type":"regulatory","url":"https://www.banking.senate.gov/newsroom/minority/warren-questions-beast-industries-over-apparent-crypto-aspirations-following-acquisition-of-banking-app-designed-for-teens"},{"credibility":1,"name":"Senate Letter to Beast Industries (PDF)","type":"regulatory","url":"https://www.banking.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/letter_to_beast_industries_re_acquisition_of_step.pdf"},{"credibility":2,"name":"Crypto Wallets Linked to MrBeast Made $13 Million on Tokens Shilled by Influencers — Decrypt","type":"news_article","url":"https://decrypt.co/286212/crypto-wallets-mrbeast-13-million-influencers"},{"credibility":2,"name":"MrBeast Accused of Massive Crypto Fraud — Futurism","type":"news_article","url":"https://futurism.com/the-byte/mrbeast-crypto-fraud-claims"},{"credibility":2,"name":"MrBeast faces $23M crypto scams allegations — Cryptopolitan","type":"news_article","url":"https://www.cryptopolitan.com/mrbeasts-23m-crypto-insider-scam-allegations/"},{"credibility":2,"name":"Popular YouTuber MrBeast reportedly made $10 million promoting small-cap crypto tokens — Cryptopolitan","type":"news_article","url":"https://www.cryptopolitan.com/popular-youtuber-mrbeast-crypto-profit/"},{"credibility":2,"name":"MrBeast accused of $23M crypto insider trading — Cryptopolitan","type":"news_article","url":"https://www.cryptopolitan.com/mrbeast-accused-of-23m-insider-trading/"},{"credibility":2,"name":"Insider Trading? New Report Shows How MrBeast's 50+ Crypto Wallets Generated $23 Million — MoneyCheck","type":"news_article","url":"https://moneycheck.com/insider-trading-new-report-shows-how-mrbeasts-50-crypto-wallets-generated-23-million/"},{"credibility":2,"name":"Crypto Insider Trading? MrBeast Accused in $23 Million Scheme — BeInCrypto","type":"news_article","url":"https://beincrypto.com/mrbeast-crypto-insider-trading-allegations/"},{"credibility":2,"name":"Investigation Connects MrBeast with 50+ Crypto Wallets Tied to Insider Trading Allegations — CryptoNews","type":"news_article","url":"https://cryptonews.com/news/investigation-connects-mrbeast-with-50-crypto-wallets-tied-to-insider-trading-allegations/"},{"credibility":2,"name":"MrBeast Tied to Aster Purchases Despite Denial — Yahoo Finance / CCN","type":"news_article","url":"https://finance.yahoo.com/news/mrbeast-tied-aster-purchases-despite-124601143.html"},{"credibility":2,"name":"MrBeast Crypto Marketing to Minors: Senator Warren Formally Questions The Megastar — CoinSpeaker","type":"news_article","url":"https://www.coinspeaker.com/senator-warren-questions-mrbeast-crypto-marketing-minors/amp/"},{"credibility":2,"name":"Elizabeth Warren questions MrBeast's purchase of fintech app — American Banker","type":"news_article","url":"https://www.americanbanker.com/news/elizabeth-warren-questions-mrbeasts-purchase-of-fintech-app"},{"credibility":2,"name":"BitMine's $200 Million MrBeast Investment Seen as Strategic Diversification — CoinDesk","type":"news_article","url":"https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/16/bitmine-s-usd200-million-mrbeast-investment-seen-as-strategic-diversification-b-riley"},{"credibility":2,"name":"Bitmine backs MrBeast Financial with $200M crypto bet — crypto.news","type":"news_article","url":"https://crypto.news/bitmine-bets-200-million-on-mrbeast-as-mrbeast-financial-eyes-crypto-push/"},{"credibility":2,"name":"SuperVerse Price History — CoinGecko","type":"on_chain","url":"https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/superverse"},{"credibility":2,"name":"MrBeast and 9 other influencers scrutinized for crypto scams — crypto.news","type":"news_article","url":"https://crypto.news/mrbeast-andrew-celebrity-crypto-pump-and-dump-schemes/"},{"credibility":2,"name":"MrBeast's 'Refinable' Crypto Pump and Dump Allegations Explained — Blockhead","type":"news_article","url":"https://www.blockhead.co/2024/11/02/mrbeasts-refinable-crypto-pump-dump-allegations-explained/"},{"credibility":2,"name":"Sen. Warren Questions MrBeast Over Teen Crypto Plans at Step — CoinMarketCap","type":"news_article","url":"https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/sen-warren-questions-mrbeast-over-teen-crypto-plans-at-step"},{"credibility":2,"name":"Beast Industries Faces Senate Scrutiny Over Step Acquisition — BanklessTimes","type":"news_article","url":"https://www.banklesstimes.com/articles/2026/03/25/beast-industries-faces-senate-scrutiny-over-step-acquisition/"}],"summary":"Jimmy Donaldson, known as MrBeast and the most-subscribed individual creator on YouTube, has been the subject of on-chain investigations alleging that wallets attributed to him generated approximately $23 million in profits through participation in crypto token presales followed by coordinated liquidations, including an alleged $11.4 million from the SuperVerse (SUPER) token in 2021. No formal regulatory charges had been filed against Donaldson as of mid-2026, though Senator Elizabeth Warren and Representative Warren Davidson opened a congressional inquiry in March 2026 targeting Beast Industries over crypto plans directed at minors. Donaldson has denied wrongdoing, attributing relevant financial activity to third-party managers, and no independent court or regulatory body has verified the on-chain attribution.","timeline":[{"date":"2021-02-21","event":"SuperFarm (later SuperVerse) conducts public SUPER token sale on Polkastarter. Wallets attributed to MrBeast by Loock Advisory researchers are alleged to have participated in the presale at $0.02 per token.","source":"Loock Advisory Investigation","source_url":"https://loock.io/blog/mrbeast-investigation/"},{"date":"2021-03-31","event":"SUPER token reaches its all-time high of approximately $4.73. On-chain researchers allege that wallets attributed to MrBeast began liquidating holdings near this peak.","source":"CoinGecko / Loock Advisory","source_url":"https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/superverse"},{"date":"2021-03-01","event":"According to Decrypt reporting, a primary wallet attributed to MrBeast transferred SuperVerse tokens to a secondary wallet (0x4f7b6) which then liquidated the full position through 751 trades near peak prices.","source":"Decrypt","source_url":"https://decrypt.co/286212/crypto-wallets-mrbeast-13-million-influencers"},{"date":"2021-05-01","event":"Alleged vesting distributions of additional SUPER tokens to MrBeast-attributed wallets begin, continuing through October 2021, per Cryptopolitan reporting.","source":"Cryptopolitan","source_url":"https://www.cryptopolitan.com/popular-youtuber-mrbeast-crypto-profit/"},{"date":"2024-10-31","event":"Loock Advisory publishes on-chain investigation alleging MrBeast's wallets generated approximately $23 million across 15+ token projects since 2021, including approximately $11.4 million from SuperVerse.","source":"Loock Advisory / MoneyCheck","source_url":"https://loock.io/blog/mrbeast-investigation/"},{"date":"2024-11-01","event":"Major crypto and tech outlets including Futurism, CryptoNews, Cryptopolitan, and Decrypt cover the Loock Advisory allegations. MrBeast does not respond to press inquiries.","source":"Futurism","source_url":"https://futurism.com/the-byte/mrbeast-crypto-fraud-claims"},{"date":"2025-09-17","event":"Aster token officially launches.","source":"Cryptopolitan","source_url":"https://www.cryptopolitan.com/mrbeast-accused-of-23m-insider-trading/"},{"date":"2025-09-21","event":"On-chain analyst PRIME X claims wallets attributed to MrBeast deposited $114,483 USDT into Aster four days after its launch, bringing alleged total holdings to $1.28 million. MrBeast publicly denies involvement on X, stating 'Never heard of that coin and that's not my wallet.'","source":"Yahoo Finance / CCN","source_url":"https://finance.yahoo.com/news/mrbeast-tied-aster-purchases-despite-124601143.html"},{"date":"2026-01-15","event":"Bitmine Immersion Technologies announces a $200 million investment in Beast Industries. Beast Industries files 'MrBeast Financial' trademark covering crypto exchange services and DeFi features.","source":"CoinDesk","source_url":"https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/16/bitmine-s-usd200-million-mrbeast-investment-seen-as-strategic-diversification-b-riley"},{"date":"2026-02-09","event":"Beast Industries acquires Step, a mobile banking application targeting users under 18 years old.","source":"CoinMarketCap","source_url":"https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/mrbeast-buys-gen-z-bank-step-after-dollar200m-crypto-bet"},{"date":"2026-03-23","event":"Senator Elizabeth Warren and Representative Warren Davidson send a joint 12-page letter to Jimmy Donaldson and Beast Industries CEO Jeffrey Housenbold, raising concerns about crypto marketing to minors via Step and citing alleged undisclosed token promotions including SuperVerse.","source":"U.S. Senate Banking Committee","source_url":"https://www.banking.senate.gov/newsroom/minority/warren-questions-beast-industries-over-apparent-crypto-aspirations-following-acquisition-of-banking-app-designed-for-teens"}]},"v":1}

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