Crypto Cock-Up: Smerkis’s Shady Past & Recent Arrest—What a Comedy of Errors! 😂

Oh, darling, gather ’round for a tale of crypto capers, conspiracies, and catastrophes! Vladimir Smerkis—once a darling of Binance Russia and co-founder of the oh-so-promising Blum—has sprinted into the headlines again, this time wearing handcuffs, no less. The authorities, with their usual flair, hint that a cool $15 million melt-down in two crypto ventures might be behind his latest, unexpected embrace with Mr. Policeman.

Late last week, the Zamoskvoretsky District Court decided Vladimir was a *bit* too involved in the darker side of digital dollars, leading to his arrest. The official charges? Well, darling, the authorities are whispering but not shouting just yet. Moral of the story: don’t keep secrets, especially in crypto—someone might just sneak up and arrest you! 😉

Back in May, Telegram channel Mash spilled the tea, suggesting Vladimir’s latest “interest” revolves around some rather past ventures—namely The Token Fund and Tokenbox—both now as defunct as last season’s fashion. These darling platforms promised the moon—high returns, rapid riches—and promptly disappeared faster than your last paycheck after a night at the casino.

In 2017, Smerkis launched The Token Fund, offering naive investors a chance to buy the coveted TKN—an investment with dreams of gold—raising around $8 million. Sadly, just a year later, the fund shut down its doors with a theatrical flair, leaving investors with frowns and empty portfolios. Meanwhile, Tokenbox pulled a similar stunt, raising $7 million and listing its TBX token on exchange, only for it to crash faster than a souffle in a hurricane, and then vanish into the ether.

And let’s not forget Blum—the latest shiny toy. A Telegram Mini App, promising crypto thrills and gamified fun, which now looks like yesterday’s news. The team publicly disassociated themselves from Vladimir with a flair that only public relations folks can master—emphasizing he has “stepped down” from his lofty role as CMO, and isn’t involved in the current “development.” How charming! 💅

Oh, but the plot thickens, dear reader. Despite their false reassurances that business proceeds as usual, the arrest casts a long shadow over Blum’s much-anticipated airdrop. You see, it was supposed to delight users who collected Blum Points via the Drop Game, promising a bounty of tokens. First scheduled for “soon,” then pushed to 2025, leaving everyone wondering if the whole shebang will ever see the light of day—or just fade into the sunset like a poorly concealed secret.

So, there you have it—a tale woven with ambition, dicey investments, and the old ‘crypto roulette.’ Grab your popcorn, darlings—this show’s far from over! 🎭

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2025-05-19 12:18