CryptoZoo: the crypto game he promoted that never launched, buyer losses, a buy-back offer, and lawsuits (2021-2026)
BBC News reported that Logan Paul promoted CryptoZoo in 2021 as a 'really fun game that makes you money', but the game never materialised and NFT and token buyers lost money. After YouTuber Coffeezilla's investigation, Paul apologised, offered a buy-back conditioned on waiving claims, and faced a class action. He later sued Coffeezilla for defamation, a case settled in 2026.
Editorial timeline of public reporting, not a legal finding.
- Threatens to sue Coffeezilla, then deletes the video and apologises - BBC News and Business Insider reported that Stephen Findeisen, known as Coffeezilla, released a three-part series in December 2022 calling CryptoZoo a 'scam'. The BBC said no game had materialised more than a year after launch. Paul first posted an angry rebuttal admitting he had hired 'conmen' but denying fault and threatening to sue, then deleted it, apologised to Findeisen and said he would take accountability. YouTube star Logan Paul apologises for CryptoZoo project failure
- Announces a three-step plan and a 1,000 ETH pledge - Cointelegraph reported that in a video Paul announced a three-step plan: burning his and his manager's ZOO tokens, personally committing 1,000 ETH (about $1.3 million) so disappointed NFT holders could get the mint price back, and finishing the game. The later class action complaint cited the video and said the plan excluded ZOO tokens and a third set of NFTs. Logan Paul unveils $1.5M CryptoZoo recovery plan
- Class action filed in US federal court in Texas - According to the complaint filed in the US District Court for the Western District of Texas, a buyer sued CryptoZoo Inc., Logan Paul and others on behalf of a proposed class, alleging the game did not work or never existed and that the ZOO token market was manipulated. These were the plaintiff's allegations; TechCrunch later described the class action as pending against Paul. Complaint, Holland v. CryptoZoo, Inc. (W.D. Tex., 1:23-cv-00110)
- Offers an NFT buy-back on condition buyers waive legal claims - BBC News and TechCrunch reported that Paul said he would commit more than $2.3 million to buy back CryptoZoo NFTs at 0.1 ETH each, on condition that those who accept waive legal claims against him. The BBC said buyers were unlikely to get all their money back because ether had fallen in value. TechCrunch reported Paul said the game would not be released and that he had filed his own lawsuit against others. Logan Paul offers partial refund for failed CryptoZoo game
- Sues Coffeezilla for defamation - Decrypt reported that Paul sued Findeisen (Coffeezilla) in federal court in San Antonio, alleging he 'maliciously and repeatedly' published false statements about Paul's role in CryptoZoo and concealed messages favourable to Paul. The court docket lists the filing date as June 27, 2024. Logan Paul Sues YouTuber Coffeezilla for Libel Over CryptoZoo Game Allegations
- Class action claims against Paul dismissed with leave to amend - Bloomberg Law reported that in August 2025 a magistrate judge recommended dismissing the complaint against Paul, saying plaintiffs had not shown he was enriched, while allowing most claims to be repleaded. Per the court order, on October 29, 2025 the federal judge adopted the recommendation, dismissed all 27 claims against Paul and gave plaintiffs leave to amend 26 of them. Logan Paul Shouldn't Battle CryptoZoo Suit, Court Recommends
- Defamation case against Coffeezilla settled - Court filings show the parties in Paul v. Findeisen told the court they had reached a 'negotiated resolution', and the case was dismissed with prejudice on Paul's stipulation in July 2026. The settlement terms were not disclosed in the public filings. Joint Advisory Regarding Mutual Resolution, Paul v. Findeisen (5:24-cv-00717)