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He added, &#8220;CryptoZoo was never released as advertised, and the value of the Zoo Tokens and CryptoZoo NFTs plummeted.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/storage.courtlistener.com\/recap\/gov.uscourts.txwd.1205016\/gov.uscourts.txwd.1205016.1.0.pdf\">filing<\/a> stated that the defendants manipulated the digital currency market for Zoo Tokens to their advantage.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;As part of Defendants\u2019 NFT scheme, Defendants marketed CZ NFTs to purchasers by falsely claiming that, in exchange for transferring cryptocurrency to purchase the CZ NFT, purchasers would later receive benefits, including, among other things, rewards, exclusive access to other cryptocurrency assets, and the support of an online ecosystem to use and market CZ NFTs.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The lawsuit seeks redress from Paul and his associates, who promoted and sold products that did not function as advertised. 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Logan Paul later <a href=\"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/logan-paul-reveals-refund-plan-for-dissatisfied-cryptozoo-nft-investors\/\">revealed<\/a> a refund plan for disgruntled investors in the NFTs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A class action lawsuit was filed against YouTube influencer Logan Paul and his associates over the failed crypto project CryptoZoo, according to a Feb. 2 court filing. 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