2025年10月中旬，華語天王周杰倫（Jay Chou）與台灣魔術師蔡威澤（Will Tsai）因比特幣投資引發的巨額金錢糾紛全面曝光，震撼娛樂圈與加密貨幣界。事件金額高達上億元新台幣（約2000至3000萬美元），牽涉友情、信任與財務爭議，最終演變成公開失聯與報警的風波。根據《鏡週刊》、《自由時報》與《中時新聞網》等多家媒體報導，本案的脈絡從兩人多年情誼開始，逐步發展成一場以信任為基礎卻最終破裂的投資悲劇。

故事起點可追溯至2010年代中期。蔡威澤1986年出生，是台灣著名魔術師，曾被譽為“劉謙接班人”，以創新舞台魔術和街頭表演聞名。他少年時家道中落，父親經營的魔術道具工廠破產後，他以街頭表演維生，憑藉毅力與才華逐漸打出名氣。約2015年至2016年間，周杰倫在綜藝與巡演中發現蔡威澤的才華，兩人結識後迅速熟識。蔡曾多次參與周杰倫的全球巡演《魔天大秀》（2017-2018），以及真人秀節目《周遊記》，甚至登上2018年央視春晚，在周杰倫的《告白氣球》舞台上表演魔術。兩人關係日漸深厚，周杰倫視他為“快樂夥伴”，曾多次在演唱會上邀他登台表演，兩人如兄弟般親密。

根據多位知情人士透露，蔡威澤曾在事業低谷時向周杰倫求助，周不但給予經濟支持，也讓他透過節目獲得曝光。這份長達近十年的交情，成為日後周杰倫將巨額資金交由蔡威澤操作比特幣投資的信任基礎。

蔡威澤在娛樂圈逐漸轉向商業與科技領域，自稱“區塊鏈專家”，並聲稱在東南亞與杜拜有高端投資人脈。他同時涉足餐飲、加密資產及NFT市場，在社交圈中以“懂投資、懂虛擬貨幣”的形象出現。根據媒體報導，他甚至曾以周杰倫的名氣作為“信用背書”，對外宣稱自己是“周董背後的投資顧問”，吸引投資者參與他主導的加密項目。這些舉動雖令部分圈內人士質疑，但因其過往與周杰倫的親密關係，多數人並未懷疑其真實性。

2024年上半年，周杰倫正式萌生加密貨幣投資念頭。過去他曾對NFT表達興趣，並於2022年公開表示“有接觸比特幣”，但一向不親自操作。蔡威澤此時以“專業背景”作為說服重點，向周展示其自稱的成功案例與投資報表，稱自己“熟悉市場規律”、“有內部避險資源”，能在波動中穩健獲利。

據《鏡週刊》報導，雙方於2024年中期達成共識，由周杰倫提供超過新台幣一億元（約3000萬至5000萬美元）的比特幣資金，由蔡威澤全權管理操作。雙方並未簽署正式合約，而是基於私人信任與口頭承諾合作。周杰倫未設監控帳戶，也未要求實時回報投資進度，一切交由蔡威澤掌控。蔡則承諾採取“分散配置、長期持有”策略，強調絕不進行高風險槓桿交易。

然而，進入2025年後，比特幣市場大幅波動。根據圈內人士透露，蔡威澤疑似將部分資金投入高風險DeFi項目與未公開代幣，導致虧損慘重。他起初仍對周杰倫隱瞞損失，並以“暫時性調整”、“資金轉移避險”為由推託回報。直至2025年夏季，周杰倫察覺異常，試圖要求對方出示完整帳務紀錄，卻多次遭推延。

事件在2025年10月全面爆發。多家媒體報導指出，周杰倫團隊已多次聯繫蔡威澤未果，對方疑似失聯，手機、社交帳號長時間關閉。消息傳出後引發輿論熱議，部分網友指責蔡威澤“玩弄友情”，也有人質疑周杰倫“投資過於輕信”。隨後，蔡威澤的經紀人對外表示“人在海外，非故意失聯”，但未對資金問題作出回應。

隨著事態擴大，周杰倫方面開始採取法律行動。據悉，其律師團隊正蒐集相關轉帳與通訊證據，準備報警處理。周杰倫身邊人士透露，他感到“極度失望與心寒”，認為多年友情遭到背叛。事件引發社會關注，也讓娛樂圈與投資界重新檢視明星涉足虛擬資產的風險與信任邏輯。

目前，蔡威澤的下落依舊成謎，部分傳言稱他可能已離開亞洲前往加拿大或美國。警方尚未公開確認是否立案調查。整起事件的真相仍待釐清，但無論結果如何，這場由友情開始、以信任破裂告終的比特幣投資風暴，已成為2025年華人娛樂圈最具話題性的爭議之一。

In mid-October 2025, the Chinese-speaking entertainment world was rocked by a major financial scandal involving pop superstar Jay Chou and Taiwanese magician Will Tsai, stemming from a failed Bitcoin investment that allegedly involved tens of millions of New Taiwan Dollars (estimated between US$20–30 million). The case, which intertwines friendship, trust, and money, has drawn intense public attention as the two once-close friends became embroiled in a bitter dispute marked by alleged deception, financial loss, and eventual disappearance. Reports from Mirror Media, Liberty Times, and China Times collectively detail how this long-standing friendship deteriorated into one of the most sensational celebrity-investment controversies in recent years.

The story began in the mid-2010s. Will Tsai, born in 1986, was once hailed as “Liu Qian’s successor” — a Taiwanese magician known for his innovative stage and street performances. Coming from a humble background, Tsai’s family suffered financial ruin after his father’s magic props business went bankrupt, forcing him to perform on the streets to survive. Through persistence and talent, he rose to prominence in the entertainment world. Around 2015–2016, Jay Chou discovered Tsai’s skills during a variety show and concert performance, leading to a friendship that grew rapidly.

Tsai soon joined Jay Chou’s “The Magic World Tour” (2017–2018) and appeared on Chou’s travel reality show J-Style Trip, even performing on the 2018 CCTV Spring Festival Gala during Chou’s “Love Confession” stage. Their relationship deepened; Chou often referred to Tsai as his “happy companion,” and they frequently shared the stage in major concerts.

According to insiders, during a low point in Tsai’s career, Jay Chou provided financial support and helped him gain exposure through media projects. This nearly decade-long friendship became the foundation of the immense trust that led Chou to entrust Tsai with managing his cryptocurrency investment years later.

By the early 2020s, Tsai shifted his focus from performance to the business and blockchain world, branding himself as a “crypto investment expert.” He claimed to have high-profile connections in Southeast Asia and Dubai and became involved in NFTs, cryptocurrency ventures, and luxury dining businesses. Within showbiz circles, he cultivated an image of a financially savvy innovator. Media reports indicate that Tsai occasionally invoked Jay Chou’s name, calling himself “Jay Chou’s investment advisor,” to attract investors to his crypto projects — a claim few questioned, given their well-known friendship.

In early 2024, Jay Chou expressed renewed interest in cryptocurrency. Having previously dabbled in NFTs and mentioned owning Bitcoin in 2022, Chou was reportedly persuaded by Tsai’s self-proclaimed expertise. Tsai presented supposed profit records and charts, assuring Chou that he understood market trends and had access to “internal hedging strategies.”

By mid-2024, both parties reportedly reached an informal agreement: Jay Chou transferred over NT$100 million (roughly US$3–5 million) in Bitcoin funds for Tsai to manage. No formal contract was signed — the deal was based entirely on personal trust and oral promises. Tsai pledged to follow a “diversified, long-term investment strategy” and swore to avoid leveraged or high-risk trades.

However, as 2025 began, Bitcoin’s market volatility intensified. Sources claim Tsai secretly diverted parts of the investment into high-risk DeFi projects and unreleased crypto tokens, suffering massive losses. Initially, he allegedly concealed the situation, claiming the money had been “temporarily reallocated for hedging.” By mid-2025, Jay Chou reportedly began to sense irregularities and demanded transparent financial records — but Tsai repeatedly delayed or avoided providing them.

The situation erupted publicly in October 2025 when Taiwanese media revealed that Jay Chou’s team had lost contact with Tsai. His phone and social media accounts were shut down, sparking public speculation that he had fled. The revelation went viral, prompting outrage among fans and industry figures — some condemned Tsai for “betraying friendship,” while others criticized Chou for being “too trusting.”

In response, Tsai’s manager released a brief statement saying that he was “abroad and not intentionally avoiding contact,” but provided no explanation about the missing funds. Jay Chou’s legal team has since begun collecting evidence of transfers and communications to prepare a formal police report. People close to Chou described him as “deeply disappointed and heartbroken,” feeling that a friendship built over years had been utterly destroyed.

As of now, Will Tsai’s whereabouts remain unknown. Some reports suggest he may have fled to Canada or the United States, though police have not yet confirmed any active investigation. The full truth remains unclear, but regardless of the outcome, this saga — a friendship turned financial nightmare — has already become one of 2025’s most talked-about scandals in the Chinese entertainment and cryptocurrency worlds alike.