Mention the name Huang Licheng, and veteran players in the crypto circle often show a complex expression—he is both the manipulative whale who harvests the leeks and the most heavily exploited gambler. Recently, screenshots of his $15 million loss on Friend.tech have once again gone viral, but those familiar with his background are no strangers to this. Who exactly is this "big cutter" in his 50s?
From Singer to Tech Entrepreneur
Huang Licheng (Jeffrey Huang, born November 7, 1972) is an American-born Taiwanese singer, born in Huwei Township, Yunlin County, but raised in the United States. Many people first knew him because of his brother Huang Lixing—an actor who makes movies. But in the Web3 world, the situation has reversed; his fame now far surpasses that of his brother.
Before entering the crypto space, Huang Licheng had already been active in the entertainment industry for many years. In 1991, he became a founding member of the pop/rap group L.A. Boyz, which