GoKawiilDenver marketer Eli Regalado tied to crypto scheme that funneled investors' money citing divine guidance
Eli Regalado, a Denver-based marketer with a checkered business history including a felony record and a marketing agency accused of overpromising clients, is described as central to a crypto investment scheme in which he claimed divine instructions guided his decisions. Investors who trusted the religious framing reportedly lost their money, according to accounts from former colleagues and clients who described a pattern of charisma masking unreliable follow-through.
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The case illustrates how spiritual or religious framing can be exploited to build trust and bypass normal financial skepticism, making victims more vulnerable to fraud. It also highlights a recurring pattern in crypto scams where charismatic promoters with troubled track records pivot between industries, leaving a trail of dissatisfied clients before larger financial harm occurs.
- Eli Regalado used religious narratives about divine intervention to justify business and financial decisions.
- His past ventures, including a marketing agency, show a pattern of overpromising to clients.
- Investors in his crypto-related scheme reportedly lost significant money, raising questions about oversight and accountability.
Source: technologyreview.com — Katia Savchuk, 2026-09-10
Published there as: “God told them to sell crypto. Their investors lost everything.”
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