UFC star Khamzat Chimaev caught in crypto scandal for alleged ‘pump and dump’ scheme – FirstSportz

The controversy comes at a time when Khamzat Chimaev was already sidelined due to illness. The crypto world is notoriously volatile, but fans expected their heroes to play fair, even in financial matters. Chimaev or his team have yet to comment on the allegations. This isn’t the first time a celebrity has faced backlash for cryptocurrency promotions. However, it’s a new low for the UFC community.

Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Foray into Crypto World

Khabib Nurmagomedovthe undefeated UFC legend, faced a new kind of opponent: skepticism. The Eagle’s venture into the crypto space raised more than a few eyebrows. Nurmagomedov had announced an NFT collection in partnership with GoMining, promising fans access to his “private club” and Bitcoin mining rewards.

Not everyone was enthusiastic about Nurmagomedov’s crypto pitch. Coffeezillathe self-proclaimed “Internet Detective” known for exposing online scams. Coffeezilla didn’t mince its words, accusing Nurmagomedov of “scamming” his followers. The NFTs claimed to offer 29 terahashes per second of mining power. It also claimed that each NFT would serve as a ticket to private events that Nurmagomedov would host multiple times a year.