Joe McCann, the founder of Asymmetric, a prominent crypto investment firm, is being investigated by Tanzanian authorities following the alleged suicide of his fiancée, US social media influencer Ashly Robinson, during a vacation in Zanzibar. Robinson, a 31-year-old Miami-based lifestyle influencer, was found unresponsive in a luxury villa at the Zuri Zanzibar resort on April 9, where the couple was celebrating her birthday and recent engagement. She was later pronounced dead at a hospital.
According to reports, Robinson and McCann had a heated argument before being separated by hotel staff, with police confirming that she died by suicide after a 'misunderstanding' between the couple. However, the police are still investigating the incident and have withheld McCann's passport, requesting him to remain in the country until the forensic results from Robinson's autopsy are received. The hotel has expressed its condolences and is cooperating with the authorities.
Robinson's family has raised doubts about the cause of her death and has set up a fundraising page to cover travel costs and other expenses. McCann, who has an estimated net worth of $45 million, is a well-known figure in the crypto industry, having led Asymmetric, a hedge fund and venture firm backed by prominent investors. However, he had announced the shutdown of Asymmetric's Liquid Alpha Fund in December due to significant financial losses throughout 2025.