Crypto tycoon Jon Collins-Black buries treasure chests worth millions and challenges anyone to find them
A crypto investor who loves treasure hunts has created one of his own by hiding five chests worth millions of dollars around the United States.
Jon Collins-Black recently unveiled his jaw-dropping national quest, where five hidden chests, packed with priceless artefacts worth nearly $3m, are waiting to be discovered.
Collins-Black, an entrepreneur based in California who made a fortune by investing in crypto, spent five years meticulously crafting this adventure. Each chest contains an array of treasures: a Casascius bitcoin, rare Pokemon cards, a Colombian emerald, shipwreck relics, gold coins, and even historical pieces linked to figures like George Washington and Amelia Earhart.
Photo and video footage obtained by NewsX from Jon Collins-Black's media relations team on 25th November showcases the remarkable scale of this treasure hunt.
Collins-Black said: “I wanted to create something magical that inspires curiosity, imagination, and bravery. This isn’t just about the prize — it’s about the adventure.”
The treasure hunt’s key lies in Collins-Black’s book, 'There’s Treasure Inside', which provides maps, puzzles, and riddles leading to the treasure. He assures participants the chests are accessible without trespassing or risky behaviour.
He said: "You don’t need to be a genius - just have an open mind and a willingness to explore."
The idea stemmed from Collins-Black’s love for treasure stories and his own attempts to find Forrest Fenn’s legendary Rocky Mountain chest, discovered in 2020 after a decade-long search.
He explained: “I didn’t find Fenn’s treasure, but I was inspired to create my own.”
He added that he personally hid the chests after hiking over 100 miles to ensure no one else knew of their location.
Story: NewsX