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Failed Solana Token Scheme? Hacker Targets 2.6 Million Indian Cricket Fans With X Scam

On Tuesday, Indian cricket fans were targeted by scammers with a Solana-based token. The attackers attempted to profit from sports fans after hacking Delhi Capitals’ X account. However, the scheme failed to gain much traction despite its peculiar efforts to publicize the memecoin. Crypto Hackers’ New Promotional Method Delhi Capitals, a team from the Indian…
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Nigerian Scammer’s Crypto Wallet Seized by Kansas Attorney General

Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced the recovery of an international crypto wallet and stated that the funds will be returned to a Kansas resident defrauded in a crypto scam. This followed a lawsuit against Bimbo Toyin Akinyemi, a Nigerian national accused of the fraud. The court ordered full restitution and penalties, enabling the Attorney…
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Crypto Scam? PolitiFi Token RTR Plummets 95% After Trump Family Denies Link

This week, a new PolitFi token made the headlines amid the crypto market recovery. Restore The Republic (RTR) caught the attention of investors after rumors of being linked to the Trump family surged. The Trump-themed token saw a massive surge after its launch. However, its price quickly plunged after the former US president’s camp denied…
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Solana’s Celebrity Tokens Down 94%, MOTHER Community Defends The Memecoin

Recently, the crypto community saw the surge of a new memecoin frenzy with celebrity-endorsed cryptocurrencies. The Solana-based tokens registered massive gains but became pump-and-dump scams in most cases. Nearly two months later, most of these tokens’ prices decreased significantly from their all-time high days. However, the MOTHER community, one of the best-performing celebrity memecoins, defended…
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Baked Or Burned? Trader Makes 307x From Solana Token But Investors Raise The Alarm

Over the weekend, a crypto trader turned 70 SOL into $3 million with a Solana-based token. However, the investor’s success story was overshadowed by the controversial launch of the memecoin that made it possible. Trader Makes $3 Million In Minutes A crypto trader made millions in 30 minutes after investing $9,923 in Solana-based memecoin BAKED.…
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Trump-Inspired Memecoins Crash 30% After Rumors Of Trump’s Official Token Launch

The crypto industry has been a crucial topic in the electoral campaign for the November US presidential elections. This year, presidential candidates have embraced cryptocurrencies to obtain the industry’s support. As a result, the community has capitalized on the momentum with Memecoins. PolitiFi tokens, a new memecoin category inspired by political figures, have performed remarkably…
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Crypto Scam Promoter Pleads Guilty, Faces Up to 20 Years in US Prison

Juan Tacuri, a major promoter of the cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme Forcount, later renamed Weltsys, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in the Southern District of New York. The scheme primarily targeted Spanish-speaking communities in the U.S., and Tacuri benefited significantly, amassing millions from his fraudulent activities. Scheduled for sentencing on Sept. 24,…
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Celebrity Memecoins: Iggy Azalea And Hulk Hogan Beef Before $17 Million Rug Pull

Celebrity memecoins have been the talk of the town for the past two weeks. A trend that resurged at the end of May quickly became one of the biggest narratives around the crypto community. The industry has seen controversies, rug pulls, and Vitalik Buterin’s thoughts on the celebrity token frenzy. In the phenomenon’s most recent…
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Fake Crypto Airdrop: Tether’s CEO Warns Of Ongoing Supply Chain Email Exploit

Tether’s CEO Paolo Ardoino has alerted the crypto space to another wave of supply chain email scams in an X post. The CEO urged the community to exercise extreme caution while the issue is resolved. Exciting News: It’s A Scam! On Wednesday, online reports surfaced of suspicious emails being sent to the crypto community. Per…
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Nigerian Artist Davido’s Meme Coin Plummets Shortly After He Pockets $474,000 From Token Sale

Nigerian artist Davido has been accused of perpetrating an “outright scam” after pocketing over $468,000 from selling his recently launched meme coin. A prominent Nigerian crypto enthusiast claims Davido’s actions create problems for many legitimate crypto businesses and startups operating in good faith. Davido Offloads Meme Coin Hours After Promoting It to Followers The Nigerian…
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