Kevin O’Leary defamation judgment for US$2.8 million against Ben “BitBoy” Armstrong is a wake-up call for crypto promotion. It raises the bar on accuracy and disclosure, which could cool hype and shift retail flows. For Canadian investors, we track BTCUSD at US$69,786.96 as legal risk meets price momentum. We outline how tighter compliance may affect sentiment, short-term volatility, and access via Canadian spot bitcoin ETFs, with clear action steps and risk controls.

The Kevin O’Leary defamation judgment sets a costly line for reckless claims. A civil court found Armstrong liable, awarding US$2.8 million in damages, which raises the risk of lawsuits tied to market-impacting statements. Expect stricter scripts, disclosures,…