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Man Dies by Suicide After Conviction for NFT 'Rug Pull,' Says FamilyA 21-year-old man allegedly took his own life while awaiting sentencing for his involvement in an NFT scam known as a "Rug Pull." NFT Scam and Conviction Berman Jerry Nowlin, accused of fraud and money laundering, reportedly died by suicide. In November 2024, Nowlin was found guilty of participating in an NFT scheme that defrauded investors of $400,000. Together with 25-year-old Devin Alan Rhoden, he successfully launched two NFT collections, "Undead Apes" and "Undead Lady Apes," before abruptly canceling a third, "Undead Tombstone." According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the duo attracted investors with false claims, including fabricated partnerships with prominent companies and promises of benefits for NFT holders. After collecting payments, the team deleted their Discord and Twitter accounts, a move classified as a classic "Rug Pull." Impact on Family and Defense Nowlin's family revealed that he fell into a deep depression following his conviction. His mother claimed he was an unwitting participant in the scheme and placed the blame on Rhoden. "In his eyes, I don’t think he believed he did anything wrong," said his brother, Daniel Barker. "My brother was just a young, naive kid who was taken advantage of." According to Nowlin's lawyer, J. Jervis Wise, Nowlin was merely a technical developer for the project, while Rhoden handled the marketing. "He had no knowledge of the fraudulent plans," Wise stated. Evidence of Money Laundering Despite the defense, the Department of Justice presented evidence of Nowlin’s direct involvement. Investigations revealed that he laundered money using "chain-hopping" and illegal cryptocurrency mixers to obscure the movement of funds. These funds were traced directly to his personal bank account. A Tragic End Nowlin faced up to five years in federal prison, with sentencing scheduled for January 2025. However, on December 21, 2024, he was found dead at his home in Alabama. The cause of death remains officially unclear, but his family stated it was suicide. This tragic case highlights the immense pressure and consequences faced by young individuals navigating the challenges of the digital world. #nft , #Rugpull , #cybercrime , #blockchain , #MoneyLaundering Stay one step ahead – follow our profile and stay informed about everything important in the world of cryptocurrencies! Notice: ,,The information and views presented in this article are intended solely for educational purposes and should not be taken as investment advice in any situation. The content of these pages should not be regarded as financial, investment, or any other form of advice. We caution that investing in cryptocurrencies can be risky and may lead to financial losses.“

Man Dies by Suicide After Conviction for NFT 'Rug Pull,' Says Family

A 21-year-old man allegedly took his own life while awaiting sentencing for his involvement in an NFT scam known as a "Rug Pull."
NFT Scam and Conviction
Berman Jerry Nowlin, accused of fraud and money laundering, reportedly died by suicide. In November 2024, Nowlin was found guilty of participating in an NFT scheme that defrauded investors of $400,000. Together with 25-year-old Devin Alan Rhoden, he successfully launched two NFT collections, "Undead Apes" and "Undead Lady Apes," before abruptly canceling a third, "Undead Tombstone."
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the duo attracted investors with false claims, including fabricated partnerships with prominent companies and promises of benefits for NFT holders. After collecting payments, the team deleted their Discord and Twitter accounts, a move classified as a classic "Rug Pull."
Impact on Family and Defense
Nowlin's family revealed that he fell into a deep depression following his conviction. His mother claimed he was an unwitting participant in the scheme and placed the blame on Rhoden.
"In his eyes, I don’t think he believed he did anything wrong," said his brother, Daniel Barker. "My brother was just a young, naive kid who was taken advantage of."
According to Nowlin's lawyer, J. Jervis Wise, Nowlin was merely a technical developer for the project, while Rhoden handled the marketing. "He had no knowledge of the fraudulent plans," Wise stated.
Evidence of Money Laundering
Despite the defense, the Department of Justice presented evidence of Nowlin’s direct involvement. Investigations revealed that he laundered money using "chain-hopping" and illegal cryptocurrency mixers to obscure the movement of funds. These funds were traced directly to his personal bank account.
A Tragic End
Nowlin faced up to five years in federal prison, with sentencing scheduled for January 2025. However, on December 21, 2024, he was found dead at his home in Alabama. The cause of death remains officially unclear, but his family stated it was suicide.
This tragic case highlights the immense pressure and consequences faced by young individuals navigating the challenges of the digital world.

#nft , #Rugpull , #cybercrime , #blockchain , #MoneyLaundering

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,,The information and views presented in this article are intended solely for educational purposes and should not be taken as investment advice in any situation. The content of these pages should not be regarded as financial, investment, or any other form of advice. We caution that investing in cryptocurrencies can be risky and may lead to financial losses.“
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How Squid Game Fueled a $3.3M Crypto Scam: Lessons from the 2021 Rug PullIn late 2021, scammers turned the global hype around Netflix’s Squid Game into a crypto nightmare. By launching the Squid Game Token (SQUID), they exploited public interest to steal $3.3 million in a textbook rug pull. 🚨 What Happened? Scammers launched SQUID in October 2021, promising a play-to-earn gaming platform inspired by the hit show.SQUID skyrocketed from pennies to $2,860 within weeks, driven by media buzz and FOMO.On November 1, 2021, the price crashed to zero as the scammers disappeared, leaving investors with nothing. 💡 How They Tricked Investors: Marketing implied a connection to Netflix and Squid Game, though none existed.Investors could buy but not sell tokens, masked as a game feature requiring additional purchases of “marbles.”FOMO, rising prices, and promises of massive returns kept investors hooked despite clear red flags. 🚩 Missed Warning Signs: No official tie to Netflix or Squid Game.A poorly designed website with grammatical errors.Restricted selling, a classic rug-pull tactic. 📉 Lessons Learned: Do Your Homework: Always verify claims of affiliation with major brands or projects.Beware of Selling Restrictions: Tokens you can’t sell are a glaring red flag.Anonymous Teams: Extra scrutiny is crucial when a project’s creators hide their identities. 🛡️ Avoiding Future Scams: This event is a cautionary tale for all investors. Don’t let cultural excitement cloud your judgment, and always prioritize due diligence over hype. 📢 What Do You Think? Have scams like this affected your crypto journey? Share your insights in the comments below. #Cryptoscam #Rugpull #SquidGameToken #TheCoinRepublic #CryptoNews

How Squid Game Fueled a $3.3M Crypto Scam: Lessons from the 2021 Rug Pull

In late 2021, scammers turned the global hype around Netflix’s Squid Game into a crypto nightmare. By launching the Squid Game Token (SQUID), they exploited public interest to steal $3.3 million in a textbook rug pull.
🚨 What Happened?
Scammers launched SQUID in October 2021, promising a play-to-earn gaming platform inspired by the hit show.SQUID skyrocketed from pennies to $2,860 within weeks, driven by media buzz and FOMO.On November 1, 2021, the price crashed to zero as the scammers disappeared, leaving investors with nothing.
💡 How They Tricked Investors:
Marketing implied a connection to Netflix and Squid Game, though none existed.Investors could buy but not sell tokens, masked as a game feature requiring additional purchases of “marbles.”FOMO, rising prices, and promises of massive returns kept investors hooked despite clear red flags.
🚩 Missed Warning Signs:
No official tie to Netflix or Squid Game.A poorly designed website with grammatical errors.Restricted selling, a classic rug-pull tactic.
📉 Lessons Learned:
Do Your Homework: Always verify claims of affiliation with major brands or projects.Beware of Selling Restrictions: Tokens you can’t sell are a glaring red flag.Anonymous Teams: Extra scrutiny is crucial when a project’s creators hide their identities.
🛡️ Avoiding Future Scams:
This event is a cautionary tale for all investors. Don’t let cultural excitement cloud your judgment, and always prioritize due diligence over hype.
📢 What Do You Think?
Have scams like this affected your crypto journey? Share your insights in the comments below.
#Cryptoscam #Rugpull #SquidGameToken #TheCoinRepublic #CryptoNews
If you want to see which of your favorite influencers are frauds, check their #binancesquare now. They are bleeding. 🩸….now is not the time to shill coins to #rugpull you later. Their portfolios are down by about 50%….they will pull useless analysis outta their asses to get you to buy the coins they are holding. Hoping the volume will push their coins a bit up enough for them to cash out. Be careful folks. #DYOR
If you want to see which of your favorite influencers are frauds, check their #binancesquare now. They are bleeding. 🩸….now is not the time to shill coins to #rugpull you later. Their portfolios are down by about 50%….they will pull useless analysis outta their asses to get you to buy the coins they are holding. Hoping the volume will push their coins a bit up enough for them to cash out. Be careful folks. #DYOR
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US-based Bitcoin ETFs recorded a record $10 billion in trading on March 5, surpassing last week's record of $7.7 billion. These funds include BlackRock's iShares #BitcoinETF💰💰💰  (IBIT), Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), and Fidelity Wise's Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC). IBIT has the largest volume reaching $3.7 billion. Although Bitcoin reached an all-time high price of $69,200 on March 5, it has since dropped about 12% to a low of $60,860. However, a partial recovery took the price to $63,350. Bitcoin ETFs have also recorded similar price declines, down around 8.6% on the day. Analysts emphasized that the sudden price swings are part of a "monthly ritual in a bull market" and criticized newcomers using Bitcoin through ETFs. #rugpull #Write2Earn‬
US-based Bitcoin ETFs recorded a record $10 billion in trading on March 5, surpassing last week's record of $7.7 billion. These funds include BlackRock's iShares #BitcoinETF💰💰💰  (IBIT), Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), and Fidelity Wise's Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC). IBIT has the largest volume reaching $3.7 billion. Although Bitcoin reached an all-time high price of $69,200 on March 5, it has since dropped about 12% to a low of $60,860. However, a partial recovery took the price to $63,350. Bitcoin ETFs have also recorded similar price declines, down around 8.6% on the day. Analysts emphasized that the sudden price swings are part of a "monthly ritual in a bull market" and criticized newcomers using Bitcoin through ETFs.

#rugpull
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1Step smart money technology principle: By screening 1,000 wallet addresses from the 240 million addresses on the ETH chain, you can choose to follow orders to buy and sell, becoming an important black technology tool for industry leading investment research and KOL data to follow up and control the market situation. Comparing with foreign Nansen and maestro software, the annual fee income last year was $80 million #Ai #聪明钱 #rugpull #零区块 #1Step
1Step smart money technology principle:
By screening 1,000 wallet addresses from the 240 million addresses on the ETH chain, you can choose to follow orders to buy and sell, becoming an important black technology tool for industry leading investment research and KOL data to follow up and control the market situation.
Comparing with foreign Nansen and maestro software, the annual fee income last year was $80 million #Ai #聪明钱 #rugpull #零区块
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🚨🚨 $IO Scam Updates, Don't Buy IO 🚨🚨 IO.NET is one of the most talked about and trending crypto projects right now. The Solana-based Depin project revolutionizes the sector of shareable GPUs, which is a subcategory of decentralized computing. The fake IO contract on Ethereum is suspected to be Rugpull and the current price of the token has fallen by 100%. Please do not purchase any coin named or related to io.net before listing it on Binance. > Note: The Rugpull token uses the same name as the legitimate ones. 🌐 Token address: 0xc09fb61cd91439c2cb8f8554f701c33ceca47a25 Please note that this is one of the addresses; There are hundreds of fake coins and addresses in circulation, so don't fall into the trap. Binace will be the first place where IO will appear. Stay alert and take care of your assets! If my post was helpful to you, leave it in the comments box. #IONET #BinanceLaunchPool🔥 #Launchpool‬
🚨🚨 $IO Scam Updates, Don't Buy IO 🚨🚨

IO.NET is one of the most talked about and trending crypto projects right now. The Solana-based Depin project revolutionizes the sector of shareable GPUs, which is a subcategory of decentralized computing.

The fake IO contract on Ethereum is suspected to be Rugpull and the current price of the token has fallen by 100%. Please do not purchase any coin named or related to io.net before listing it on Binance.

> Note: The Rugpull token uses the same name as the legitimate ones.

🌐 Token address: 0xc09fb61cd91439c2cb8f8554f701c33ceca47a25

Please note that this is one of the addresses; There are hundreds of fake coins and addresses in circulation, so don't fall into the trap. Binace will be the first place where IO will appear.

Stay alert and take care of your assets! If my post was helpful to you, leave it in the comments box.

#IONET #BinanceLaunchPool🔥 #Launchpool‬
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$ME Stay Away From this #rugpull or loose your all portfolio choice is yours
$ME Stay Away From this #rugpull or loose your all portfolio choice is yours
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countdown to #TRB I believe after this #rugpull tellor will suffer serious problems with the community and with all the cex that is listed. Let's see what will happen from now on.
countdown to #TRB I believe after this #rugpull tellor will suffer serious problems with the community and with all the cex that is listed. Let's see what will happen from now on.
$TNSR How can scam coins like this one be listed on binance? Braindead new CEO ruined trust into crypto by listing shitcoins like this TNSR on binance. #sol #scammers #Shitcoins #rugpull
$TNSR How can scam coins like this one be listed on binance? Braindead new CEO ruined trust into crypto by listing shitcoins like this TNSR on binance. #sol #scammers #Shitcoins #rugpull
$WIF Look at their telegram, a lot of transactions daily, mainly people who believes their $1, 000-$100, 000 will become millions. Now, focus on what will happen to their funds. #rugpullalert #rugpull #warning
$WIF Look at their telegram, a lot of transactions daily, mainly people who believes their $1, 000-$100, 000 will become millions.

Now, focus on what will happen to their funds.

#rugpullalert #rugpull #warning
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#**🚀🐸 Pepe Cryptocurrency (PEPE): A Rollercoaster of Emotions 📉💸** The Pepe cryptocurrency (PEPE) is a digital currency based on a meme of a green frog that was launched in April 2023. It had an impressive increase in value of more than 50 thousand times in less than a month, reaching a value of US$0, 00000990 and reaching a market capitalization of more than US$1 billion¹. However, Pepe also had a sharp drop in recent days, losing more than 40% of its value and returning to below US$1 billion². There are some possible reasons for this devaluation, such as: - A profit-taking movement by large investors, who sold a large amount of tokens and pocketed the profit alone, leaving other investors with worthless coins¹². This type of fraud is known as "rug pull" in crypto circles¹. - A lack of transparency and credibility from Pepe's creators, who are anonymous and do not have a clear plan for the currency's usefulness or development¹. Furthermore, there was a suspicion that they were preparing a leak with the funds raised, after they changed the subscription parameters in a project wallet and transferred tokens to exchanges³. - A loss of interest and support from the crypto community, which saw Pepe as a currency with no intrinsic value and no potential for financial return¹. Many investors preferred to bet on other more consolidated or more useful cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin (BTC) or Ethereum (ETH). Therefore, Pepe is a high-risk, high-volatility cryptocurrency, which may have been an opportunity for quick gain for some, but also a source of loss and disappointment for others. It is important to be careful and do good research before investing in any digital asset, especially those based on memes. #criptomoedas #Pepe 4864996421#AltoRisco#investimento
#**🚀🐸 Pepe Cryptocurrency (PEPE): A Rollercoaster of Emotions 📉💸**

The Pepe cryptocurrency (PEPE) is a digital currency based on a meme of a green frog that was launched in April 2023. It had an impressive increase in value of more than 50 thousand times in less than a month, reaching a value of US$0, 00000990 and reaching a market capitalization of more than US$1 billion¹.

However, Pepe also had a sharp drop in recent days, losing more than 40% of its value and returning to below US$1 billion². There are some possible reasons for this devaluation, such as:

- A profit-taking movement by large investors, who sold a large amount of tokens and pocketed the profit alone, leaving other investors with worthless coins¹². This type of fraud is known as "rug pull" in crypto circles¹.
- A lack of transparency and credibility from Pepe's creators, who are anonymous and do not have a clear plan for the currency's usefulness or development¹. Furthermore, there was a suspicion that they were preparing a leak with the funds raised, after they changed the subscription parameters in a project wallet and transferred tokens to exchanges³.
- A loss of interest and support from the crypto community, which saw Pepe as a currency with no intrinsic value and no potential for financial return¹. Many investors preferred to bet on other more consolidated or more useful cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin (BTC) or Ethereum (ETH).

Therefore, Pepe is a high-risk, high-volatility cryptocurrency, which may have been an opportunity for quick gain for some, but also a source of loss and disappointment for others. It is important to be careful and do good research before investing in any digital asset, especially those based on memes.

#criptomoedas #Pepe 4864996421#AltoRisco#investimento
❗️ ZKasino has stolen $33 million from its users 🏢 The decentralized gambling app ZKasino, which promised high profits and secure investments, turned out to be a rug pull. 🔍 Last Saturday, after the "long-awaited launch," instead of allowing investors to withdraw their funds ($33 million in $ETH), they received ZKAS tokens, which were supposed to "ensure a smooth transition to mainnet and a great user experience." 👀 Later, it was revealed that ZKasino's official Telegram channel had been deleted, and the website of the fraudulent project removed the section about returning investors' $ETH . Instead, the scam project's team claims there is "a lot of FUD and everything will be okay." 💼 Additionally, from the scammer's wallet address, 10,500 $ETH were transferred to the liquid staking platform Lido. ❌ Following these events, the fundraising platforms Ape Terminal and AIT Launchpad canceled ZKasino's IDO, and the MEXC exchange canceled the listing of $ZKAS. 🥵 What can we say...? This has never happened before... and here it is again! #ZKasino #ZKAS #ETH #Lido #rugpull
❗️ ZKasino has stolen $33 million from its users

🏢 The decentralized gambling app ZKasino, which promised high profits and secure investments, turned out to be a rug pull.

🔍 Last Saturday, after the "long-awaited launch," instead of allowing investors to withdraw their funds ($33 million in $ETH ), they received ZKAS tokens, which were supposed to "ensure a smooth transition to mainnet and a great user experience."

👀 Later, it was revealed that ZKasino's official Telegram channel had been deleted, and the website of the fraudulent project removed the section about returning investors' $ETH . Instead, the scam project's team claims there is "a lot of FUD and everything will be okay."

💼 Additionally, from the scammer's wallet address, 10,500 $ETH were transferred to the liquid staking platform Lido.

❌ Following these events, the fundraising platforms Ape Terminal and AIT Launchpad canceled ZKasino's IDO, and the MEXC exchange canceled the listing of $ZKAS.

🥵 What can we say...? This has never happened before... and here it is again!

#ZKasino #ZKAS #ETH #Lido #rugpull
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Another crypto scam shocker—ZKasino, a betting crypto platform, has blocked users' crypto withdrawals and closed its Telegram channel.

10,515 ETH ($31 million), belonging to users, was transferred to another address, and then moved to Lido.

In response, exchanges have delisted the project's native token ZKAS and cancelled its Initial DEX Offering (IDO).
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Rugpull is a serious risk in crypto investing. Here are some ways to avoid it: 1️⃣ In-depth Research: Do thorough research on the project and its team before investing. Review whitepapers, roadmaps, and previous successes 2️⃣ Review Open Source Code: Check the project source code on platforms like GitHub. This helps ensure project security and transparency 3️⃣ Market Analysis: Review the market conditions and trading volume of the project. If there are suspicious price fluctuations or low liquidity, it could be a red flag 5️⃣ Use Trusted Exchanges: Trade only on trusted and well-known exchanges that have a good reputation for safeguarding assets and fighting fraud, such as Binance #Binance #rugpull #dyor
Rugpull is a serious risk in crypto investing. Here are some ways to avoid it:

1️⃣ In-depth Research: Do thorough research on the project and its team before investing. Review whitepapers, roadmaps, and previous successes
2️⃣ Review Open Source Code: Check the project source code on platforms like GitHub. This helps ensure project security and transparency
3️⃣ Market Analysis: Review the market conditions and trading volume of the project. If there are suspicious price fluctuations or low liquidity, it could be a red flag
5️⃣ Use Trusted Exchanges: Trade only on trusted and well-known exchanges that have a good reputation for safeguarding assets and fighting fraud, such as Binance

#Binance #rugpull #dyor
How Rug Pull Scams Work and How Not to Fall Victim 😡 Rug pull – theft of money by the token developers, is common on DEXs (where they control trading) and especially in meme tokens (where they don't need to bother with whitepapers and other details). At some point, the team simply takes all the money and disappears. 3 types of rug pull: ▫️ Withdrawal of assets from the liquidity pool on a DEX. ▫️ Changing the smart contract to prohibit the sale of the token. ▫️ The team/insiders dump all their available token holdings in a short time 😈 What to do: ▪️ In theory, any team with a token on a DEX can turn bad at any moment and take the money, so the best protection is not to use DEXs. ▪️ If the first option is not suitable, gather as much information as possible about the project/team/token/contract and double-check everything multiple times to minimize risk #DEX #scam #rugpull #learningMoment
How Rug Pull Scams Work and How Not to Fall Victim 😡

Rug pull – theft of money by the token developers, is common on DEXs (where they control trading) and especially in meme tokens (where they don't need to bother with whitepapers and other details). At some point, the team simply takes all the money and disappears.

3 types of rug pull:
▫️ Withdrawal of assets from the liquidity pool on a DEX.
▫️ Changing the smart contract to prohibit the sale of the token.
▫️ The team/insiders dump all their available token holdings in a short time 😈

What to do:
▪️ In theory, any team with a token on a DEX can turn bad at any moment and take the money, so the best protection is not to use DEXs.
▪️ If the first option is not suitable, gather as much information as possible about the project/team/token/contract and double-check everything multiple times to minimize risk
#DEX #scam #rugpull #learningMoment
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It is more than 4 times again. The tool is so useful. 1Step tool core: 1. Monitor every transaction of smart money in the past 90 days, buy and sell points, holding time and rate of return, and intelligently analyze its trading behavior 2. Automatically remove Pixiu addresses, track more than 1,000 smart money with the most profitable in the world, and automatically buy and sell with one click 3. Support setting stop-profit and stop-loss points in advance to sell #聪明钱 #1Step #rugpull #抢卖软件 #SmartMoney
It is more than 4 times again. The tool is so useful.
1Step tool core:
1. Monitor every transaction of smart money in the past 90 days, buy and sell points, holding time and rate of return, and intelligently analyze its trading behavior

2. Automatically remove Pixiu addresses, track more than 1,000 smart money with the most profitable in the world, and automatically buy and sell with one click

3. Support setting stop-profit and stop-loss points in advance to sell
#聪明钱 #1Step #rugpull #抢卖软件 #SmartMoney
"Multichain Drain/Rugpull: Concerns Arise as Multiple Bridges Drained in Suspicious Activity"In a surprising turn of events, the Multichain platform has witnessed a sudden halt in activity, sparking suspicions of a potential hack or rugpull rather than a planned migration. Alarming reports have emerged of multiple bridges being drained, indicating a possible breach in the system's security. However, there is a silver lining as it seems that there is no immediate need to revoke approvals. https://etherscan.io/tx/0xde3eed5656263b85d43a89f1d2f6af8fde0d93e49f4642053164d773507323f8 The timeline of events paints a concerning picture: 4:21 PM UTC - First Suspicious Transaction: A transaction is sent, raising eyebrows regarding its nature and intent. Link to transaction 6:33 PM UTC - Draining of 30MM WBTC from Multichain Bridge: Disturbingly, a significant amount of Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) and other assets are withdrawn from the Multichain bridge. Link to transaction 7:06 PM UTC - PeckShield's Warning: Renowned blockchain security firm, PeckShield, tweets about the situation, further fueling concerns among the crypto community. Link to tweet 7:35 PM UTC - LayerZero Denies Involvement: LayerZero, a prominent blockchain infrastructure provider, confirms that they are not directly involved in the suspicious activities, adding another layer of uncertainty to the situation. 7:46 PM UTC - Drainage of Moonriver Bridge: The draining spree expands as the Multichain Moonriver bridge falls victim to the mysterious transactions. Link to transaction 8:05 PM UTC - Draining of Dogechain Bridge: The Multichain Dogechain bridge becomes the next target of the ongoing drainage, deepening concerns about the extent of the breach. Link to transaction The series of events has left the cryptocurrency community on edge as they await further information about the motives behind these suspicious activities. The draining of multiple bridges suggests a coordinated effort to siphon funds from the Multichain ecosystem. Despite the gravity of the situation, there is some relief in the fact that approvals do not require immediate revocation. However, it is crucial for users and stakeholders to exercise caution and closely monitor developments surrounding Multichain to safeguard their assets. As investigations unfold, the Multichain team must work swiftly to identify the root cause of these incidents, enhance security measures, and provide transparent updates to regain the trust of their users and the wider cryptocurrency community. #hackers #rugpull #multichain #MULTI $MULTI

"Multichain Drain/Rugpull: Concerns Arise as Multiple Bridges Drained in Suspicious Activity"

In a surprising turn of events, the Multichain platform has witnessed a sudden halt in activity, sparking suspicions of a potential hack or rugpull rather than a planned migration. Alarming reports have emerged of multiple bridges being drained, indicating a possible breach in the system's security. However, there is a silver lining as it seems that there is no immediate need to revoke approvals.

https://etherscan.io/tx/0xde3eed5656263b85d43a89f1d2f6af8fde0d93e49f4642053164d773507323f8

The timeline of events paints a concerning picture:

4:21 PM UTC - First Suspicious Transaction: A transaction is sent, raising eyebrows regarding its nature and intent. Link to transaction

6:33 PM UTC - Draining of 30MM WBTC from Multichain Bridge: Disturbingly, a significant amount of Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) and other assets are withdrawn from the Multichain bridge. Link to transaction

7:06 PM UTC - PeckShield's Warning: Renowned blockchain security firm, PeckShield, tweets about the situation, further fueling concerns among the crypto community. Link to tweet

7:35 PM UTC - LayerZero Denies Involvement: LayerZero, a prominent blockchain infrastructure provider, confirms that they are not directly involved in the suspicious activities, adding another layer of uncertainty to the situation.

7:46 PM UTC - Drainage of Moonriver Bridge: The draining spree expands as the Multichain Moonriver bridge falls victim to the mysterious transactions. Link to transaction

8:05 PM UTC - Draining of Dogechain Bridge: The Multichain Dogechain bridge becomes the next target of the ongoing drainage, deepening concerns about the extent of the breach. Link to transaction

The series of events has left the cryptocurrency community on edge as they await further information about the motives behind these suspicious activities. The draining of multiple bridges suggests a coordinated effort to siphon funds from the Multichain ecosystem.

Despite the gravity of the situation, there is some relief in the fact that approvals do not require immediate revocation. However, it is crucial for users and stakeholders to exercise caution and closely monitor developments surrounding Multichain to safeguard their assets.

As investigations unfold, the Multichain team must work swiftly to identify the root cause of these incidents, enhance security measures, and provide transparent updates to regain the trust of their users and the wider cryptocurrency community.

#hackers #rugpull #multichain #MULTI $MULTI
10 Tell Tale Signs of a Crypto RugPullRug pulls are a major concern in the cryptocurrency world, and it's important to be aware of the signs so you can protect yourself from losing money. Here are 10 tell-tale signs of a crypto rug pull: Unkown development team: If the team behind the cryptocurrency is anonymous or unknown, it's a major red flag. Reputable projects have teams with public identities and proven track records.Locked liquidity: Liquidity refers to the ease with which a cryptocurrency can be bought or sold. If the liquidity is locked, it means that investors cannot easily sell their tokens, which is a major sign of a rug pull.Hype marketing: If the marketing for a cryptocurrency is all about hype and promises of quick riches, it's a sign that the project is more interested in taking your money than in building a sustainable product.Unrealistic returns: If a cryptocurrency is promising returns that are too good to be true, they probably are. Rug pullers often lure investors in with promises of massive gains.Complex tokenomics: If the tokenomics of a cryptocurrency are complex and difficult to understand, it's a sign that the project may be trying to hide something.No whitepaper: A whitepaper is a document that outlines the technical details of a cryptocurrency project. If there is no whitepaper, it's a major red flag.Unsigned audits: An audit is an independent review of a cryptocurrency project's code. If the code has not been audited by a reputable firm, it's a sign that the project may be hiding something.Social media shilling: If the only social media activity for a cryptocurrency is from anonymous accounts shilling the project, it's a sign that the project is not legitimate.Disabled comments: If the comments are disabled on a cryptocurrency's social media channels, it's a sign that the project is trying to control the narrative and prevent negative feedback.Inactivity from the development team: If the development team behind a cryptocurrency is inactive and not communicating with the community, it's a sign that they may be planning to rug pull. #rugpull #CryptoScamAlert #CryptoScamAwareness

10 Tell Tale Signs of a Crypto RugPull

Rug pulls are a major concern in the cryptocurrency world, and it's important to be aware of the signs so you can protect yourself from losing money. Here are 10 tell-tale signs of a crypto rug pull:
Unkown development team: If the team behind the cryptocurrency is anonymous or unknown, it's a major red flag. Reputable projects have teams with public identities and proven track records.Locked liquidity: Liquidity refers to the ease with which a cryptocurrency can be bought or sold. If the liquidity is locked, it means that investors cannot easily sell their tokens, which is a major sign of a rug pull.Hype marketing: If the marketing for a cryptocurrency is all about hype and promises of quick riches, it's a sign that the project is more interested in taking your money than in building a sustainable product.Unrealistic returns: If a cryptocurrency is promising returns that are too good to be true, they probably are. Rug pullers often lure investors in with promises of massive gains.Complex tokenomics: If the tokenomics of a cryptocurrency are complex and difficult to understand, it's a sign that the project may be trying to hide something.No whitepaper: A whitepaper is a document that outlines the technical details of a cryptocurrency project. If there is no whitepaper, it's a major red flag.Unsigned audits: An audit is an independent review of a cryptocurrency project's code. If the code has not been audited by a reputable firm, it's a sign that the project may be hiding something.Social media shilling: If the only social media activity for a cryptocurrency is from anonymous accounts shilling the project, it's a sign that the project is not legitimate.Disabled comments: If the comments are disabled on a cryptocurrency's social media channels, it's a sign that the project is trying to control the narrative and prevent negative feedback.Inactivity from the development team: If the development team behind a cryptocurrency is inactive and not communicating with the community, it's a sign that they may be planning to rug pull.
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