Joe McCann, founder of the cryptocurrency investment firm Asymmetric, is under investigation by Tanzanian authorities following the alleged suicide of his fiancée, US influencer Ashly Robinson, during their trip to Zanzibar. Robinson, a 31-year-old lifestyle creator, was found unresponsive in a private villa at the luxury resort Zuri Zanzibar, where the couple was celebrating her birthday and recent engagement.
According to Zanzibar police, Robinson's death was confirmed as a suicide after a 'misunderstanding' between the couple. However, the police are still investigating and have withheld McCann's passport. The couple had been involved in a heated dispute before being separated by hotel staff.
The hotel has expressed its condolences and is cooperating with local authorities. Robinson's family has set up a GoFundMe page, doubting the reported cause of death. McCann, with an estimated net worth of $45 million, is a prominent figure in institutional crypto, but his company recently announced the shutdown of its Liquid Alpha Fund due to significant financial losses.