
“As it turns out, when Chuck Norris tells you to cease and desist, you do. Norris Coin, the latest Bitcoin alternative (altcoin) was set to hit the Internet at 10pm Eastern Time on January 14. But it appears that Norris Coin is no more. ‘Thank you for bringing to our attention the ‘Norris Coin,’’ Jeff Duclos, Norris’ publicist, wrote in an e-mail to Ars. ‘This is a completely unauthorized use of Mr. Norris’ name and likeness. There is no affiliation. His legal representatives have now intervened and this operation has been shut down. The operators received a Notice of Infringement from Mr. Norris’ attorney. Some communication followed.'”
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