William Banks, an artist and comedian, successfully pulled off a crypto stunt by rugging $50,000 from a meme coin, donating it to Palestine, and escaping from jail. His actions generated mixed reactions, with some calling him a scammer and others hailing him as a hero. The story unfolded in real-time on social media, showcasing the entertaining nature of the crypto community. Banks had previously launched a meme coin called White Moses (MOSES) and caused its market cap to skyrocket before dumping his holdings. He then claimed to be Robin Hood, thanking the crypto community for helping him raise $50,000 for the crisis in Gaza. The internet buzzed with accusations of fraud and praise for his actions. Prior to his crypto stunt, Banks documented his prison escape on social media, where he had been sentenced for theft. Despite being a fugitive, he continues to be active online and documents his adventures with his new girlfriend. Some view his actions as a bit, while others anxiously await his next move. Cryptopolitan has reached out for a comment from Banks and will provide an update if he responds.



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