Someone climbed up the Hollywood sign Saturday and began waving a flag for a cryptocy called Vigilante Token. The person was arrested by Los Angeles police. The authorities received a report of someone standing on top of the sign about 2:54 p.m. The flag they waved displayed the name “Vigilante,” along with a website address, an X (formerly Twitter) handle, and what appeared to be the company’s logo.
Dressed in dark clothing, including a ski mask and a camouflage vest, the person’s identity was fully concealed. A post on X from Vigilante Token the day before teased a viral stunt, stating, “On Feb 15th, 2025, we’re launching our Vigilante Token in the most viral way you’ve ever seen.”
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