An inquiry is ongoing in Tanzania regarding the death of Ashly Robinson, the fiancée of Joe McCann, founder of the cryptocurrency investment firm Asymmetric, during their trip to Zanzibar. Robinson, a 31-year-old lifestyle influencer, was found unresponsive in a private villa at the luxury resort Zuri Zanzibar, where the couple was celebrating her birthday and recent engagement. Local police have confirmed that Robinson's death was due to suicide, which they believe was the result of a misunderstanding between the couple.
However, the investigation is still underway, and McCann's passport has been withheld. The couple had a heated dispute before being separated by hotel staff, and McCann has been questioned by the police. 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 and other expenses.
McCann, who has an estimated net worth of $45 million, is a prominent figure in the institutional crypto sector, but his firm Asymmetric has faced significant financial losses, leading to the shutdown of its Liquid Alpha Fund.