Important investment market development: World’s oldest tortoise caught in viral crypto death scam. Analysis for investors across forex, equities, and alternative assets.
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- Jonathan, the world’s oldest tortoise, has lived through the Victorian period and two world wars
- Photograph: Saint Helena/PA View image in fullscreen Jonathan, the world’s oldest tortoise, has lived through the Victorian period and two world wars
- Photograph: Saint Helena/PA World’s oldest tortoise caught in viral crypto death scam Fake X account posing as his vet sparked global false reports of Jonathan’s death while soliciting crypto donation
- News outlets including the BBC, Daily Mail and USA Today falsely reported his death after an X account posing as Jonathan’s vet broke the news
- The post, attributed to “Joe Hollins”, claimed: “Heartbroken to share that our beloved Jonathan, the world’s oldest living land animal, has passed away today peacefully on Saint Helena
- “As his vet for many years, it was an honour to care for him – hand-feeding bananas, watching him bask in the sun and marvelling at his quiet wisdom
- Source: World’s oldest tortoise caught in viral crypto death scam
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Published by Tophedgefunds on April 03, 2026. Source: World’s oldest tortoise caught in viral crypto death scam
