Celebrities boost crypto projects but don’t guarantee legitimacy
In some cases, celebrity backing for a crypto project is a red flag because it’s a scam ad made by criminals.
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In some cases, celebrity backing for a crypto project is a red flag because it’s a scam ad made by criminals.
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