The Downfall of ‘Shadow Banker’ Reggie Fowler and Crypto’s Rising Legitimacy

Fowler’s downfall was nearly inevitable – not just because he was in bed with bad people, but because he himself seems short on both ethics and competence. For instance, Fowler is sometimes described as a “former NFL investor,” but his escapades in the big leagues were a lot closer to slapstick than business. He lost his stake in the Vikings in 2014 after failing to make payments because of problems with his other businesses, according to Minnesota’s Star Tribune. The Tribune also reports that Fowler lied about his accomplishments repeatedly, including the bizarre fabrication that he played in the Little League World Series.