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A sharp rise in crypto scams has been reported as markets reach new all-time highs. The sophistication of these scams threatens to erode trust in legitimate crypto projects and could lead to stricter platform regulations that might impact genuine content creators. 💬How can the crypto community fight back against such scams and how can everyday users spot and avoid the latest scam tactics?
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A sharp rise in crypto scams has been reported as markets reach new all-time highs. Most recently, Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, warns that crypto scammers are ramping up fake XRP giveaway schemes on YouTube, impersonating official Ripple accounts. The sophistication of these scams threatens to erode trust in legitimate crypto projects and could lead to stricter platform regulations that might impact genuine content creators 💬How can the crypto community fight back against such scams and how can everyday users spot and avoid the latest scam tactics? Share your personal encounters and what you learnt! 👉 Complete daily tasks on Task Center to earn Binance Points:   •  Create a post using #CryptoScamSurge ,   •  Share your Trader’s Profile,   •  Or share a trade using the widget to earn 5 points! (Tap the “+” on the Binance App homepage and select Task Center) Activity Period: 2025-07-24 06:00 (UTC) to 2025-07-25 06:00 (UTC)
A sharp rise in crypto scams has been reported as markets reach new all-time highs. Most recently, Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, warns that crypto scammers are ramping up fake XRP giveaway schemes on YouTube, impersonating official Ripple accounts. The sophistication of these scams threatens to erode trust in legitimate crypto projects and could lead to stricter platform regulations that might impact genuine content creators

💬How can the crypto community fight back against such scams and how can everyday users spot and avoid the latest scam tactics? Share your personal encounters and what you learnt!

👉 Complete daily tasks on Task Center to earn Binance Points:
  •  Create a post using #CryptoScamSurge ,
  •  Share your Trader’s Profile,
  •  Or share a trade using the widget to earn 5 points!
(Tap the “+” on the Binance App homepage and select Task Center)
Activity Period: 2025-07-24 06:00 (UTC) to 2025-07-25 06:00 (UTC)
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🍌 $BANANAS31 – The Mirage That Burned Many 🔥 A Reality Check for Fast-Money Seekers Lately, $BANANAS31 has sparked outrage across the crypto space. Accusations are flying: “Rug pull,” “trash token,” “scam project.” One user even ranted: “Hope it goes to zero—maybe then the dev will return to farming bananas!” But let’s cut through the noise. Was the project misleading — or were people chasing fantasies? Here’s the cold, uncomfortable truth: • 💰 No one was forced to enter • 🧐 Many ignored due diligence • 📢 Hype drowned out logic • 😵‍💫 Greed clouded every signal If fraud was involved, it deserves full exposure. But the deeper issue? Too many trust vibes over facts. 👉 $BANANAS31 never promised the moon. 🚨 People assumed it would deliver one. Key Lessons to Walk Away With: 🔎 Always research before investing 🚫 Avoid jumping into viral noise 📚 Learn the fundamentals ⚖️ Understand what you’re risking 💡 Crypto doesn’t reward wishful thinkers — it rewards informed ones. #bananas31trade #realitycheck #BinanceSquareFamily #CryptoScamSurge {future}(BANANAS31USDT)
🍌 $BANANAS31 – The Mirage That Burned Many 🔥
A Reality Check for Fast-Money Seekers

Lately, $BANANAS31 has sparked outrage across the crypto space.
Accusations are flying: “Rug pull,” “trash token,” “scam project.”
One user even ranted: “Hope it goes to zero—maybe then the dev will return to farming bananas!”

But let’s cut through the noise.
Was the project misleading — or were people chasing fantasies?

Here’s the cold, uncomfortable truth:

• 💰 No one was forced to enter
• 🧐 Many ignored due diligence
• 📢 Hype drowned out logic
• 😵‍💫 Greed clouded every signal

If fraud was involved, it deserves full exposure.
But the deeper issue? Too many trust vibes over facts.

👉 $BANANAS31 never promised the moon.
🚨 People assumed it would deliver one.

Key Lessons to Walk Away With:
🔎 Always research before investing
🚫 Avoid jumping into viral noise
📚 Learn the fundamentals
⚖️ Understand what you’re risking

💡 Crypto doesn’t reward wishful thinkers — it rewards informed ones.

#bananas31trade #realitycheck #BinanceSquareFamily #CryptoScamSurge
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Massive ₹378 Crore Crypto Heist in Bengaluru! Insider Arrested Location: Bengaluru | Date: July 30, 2025 💥 Crypto Firm Hit by Cyber Attack A Bengaluru-based cryptocurrency exchange, Neblio Technologies Pvt. Ltd., suffered a massive cyber heist involving ₹378 crore. Hackers breached the firm’s wallet after accessing an employee's compromised laptop. 🖥️🔓 🕵️‍♂️ How the Hack Happened The attack unfolded early at 2:37 AM, with a test transfer of 1 USDT. By 9:40 AM, the hackers executed the main heist, transferring 44 million USDT (worth ₹378 crore) to another wallet. 💻 Insider Involvement? The company’s internal investigation pointed to Rahul Agarwal, a part-time employee who had been with the company for 5-6 years. Authorities suspect his laptop was used in the breach, as it had been compromised. 🚨 👮‍♂️ Suspect Arrested Rahul Agarwal has been arrested based on evidence linking him to the breach. Authorities are now tracking the route of the stolen funds and investigating the masterminds behind the operation. 🔍💰 💡 Key Points: ₹378 crore stolen from Neblio Technologies. Hackers used an employee's laptop for the breach. Rahul Agarwal, a part-time employee, arrested. Authorities are tracking the stolen funds and investigating further. Stay tuned for updates as the investigation unfolds. #CryptoScamSurge 👉 Follow me for more latest updates and insights 👍 Thankyou 🙏
Massive ₹378 Crore Crypto Heist in Bengaluru! Insider Arrested
Location: Bengaluru | Date: July 30, 2025

💥 Crypto Firm Hit by Cyber Attack
A Bengaluru-based cryptocurrency exchange, Neblio Technologies Pvt. Ltd., suffered a massive cyber heist involving ₹378 crore. Hackers breached the firm’s wallet after accessing an employee's compromised laptop. 🖥️🔓

🕵️‍♂️ How the Hack Happened
The attack unfolded early at 2:37 AM, with a test transfer of 1 USDT. By 9:40 AM, the hackers executed the main heist, transferring 44 million USDT (worth ₹378 crore) to another wallet.

💻 Insider Involvement?
The company’s internal investigation pointed to Rahul Agarwal, a part-time employee who had been with the company for 5-6 years. Authorities suspect his laptop was used in the breach, as it had been compromised. 🚨

👮‍♂️ Suspect Arrested
Rahul Agarwal has been arrested based on evidence linking him to the breach. Authorities are now tracking the route of the stolen funds and investigating the masterminds behind the operation. 🔍💰

💡 Key Points:

₹378 crore stolen from Neblio Technologies.

Hackers used an employee's laptop for the breach.

Rahul Agarwal, a part-time employee, arrested.

Authorities are tracking the stolen funds and investigating further.

Stay tuned for updates as the investigation unfolds.
#CryptoScamSurge
👉 Follow me for more latest updates and insights 👍

Thankyou 🙏
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Пастор переконав парафіян церкви вкластися в крипту, яку він створив з "волі Бога". Гроші пішли на відпочинок, дорогий одяг і ремонт будинку. Американський священнослужитель разом із дружиною випустили свою криптовалюту, стверджуючи, що сам Господь велів їм це зробити. Крипта нібито принесе благословення і процвітання кожному, хто вкладеться - і віряни несли свої гроші. Таким чином було зібрано 3.4 мільйона доларів, які були витрачені на особисті потреби: ● Ремонт будинку - за словами пастора, саме Бог наказав йому відремонтувати своє житло; Подорожі, авіаквитки, готелі; Покупки в люксових магазинах. Тепер християнським криптошахраям загрожує до 100 років в'язниці. P. S. 🤦‍♂️😂#CryptoScamSurge #AmericaAIActionPlan $USDC
Пастор переконав парафіян церкви вкластися в крипту, яку він створив з "волі Бога". Гроші пішли на відпочинок, дорогий одяг і ремонт будинку.

Американський священнослужитель разом із дружиною випустили свою криптовалюту, стверджуючи, що сам Господь велів їм це зробити. Крипта нібито принесе благословення і процвітання кожному, хто вкладеться - і віряни несли свої гроші.

Таким чином було зібрано 3.4 мільйона доларів, які були витрачені на особисті потреби:
● Ремонт будинку - за словами пастора, саме Бог наказав йому відремонтувати своє житло;
Подорожі, авіаквитки, готелі;
Покупки в люксових магазинах.

Тепер християнським криптошахраям загрожує до 100 років в'язниці.

P. S. 🤦‍♂️😂#CryptoScamSurge #AmericaAIActionPlan $USDC
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🔥 SẼ KHÔNG CÓ ALTCOIN SEASON NÀO CẢ! 🔥
ĐỪNG NGỦ MƠ GIỮA CHỢ LỪA!

Tất cả những lời hứa “Altseason sắp đến”, “Úp trend”, “Coin XYZ sắp x10” – chỉ là trò lừa đảo tinh vi của thị trường! 🧠💥
Chúng nó đánh lên rồi đánh xuống, quét hết ví của bạn – đến khi bạn cháy sạch tài khoản, mất hết niềm tin, xoá app, rời cuộc chơi… thì nó mới thật sự bắt đầu bay 🚀

👉 Long thì nó đạp cho về âm
👉 Short thì nó kéo cho bạn cháy
👉 Entry đẹp? Bịp hết!
👉 Kèo ngon? Chỉ có kèo dụ!

💀 TẤT CẢ CHỈ LÀ 1 TRÒ LỪA
Thị trường này không cần bạn thắng – nó cần bạn thua, thua sạch, thua đau đớn!

❗Đừng Long - Đừng Short – Đừng Ảo Tưởng
❗Hãy tỉnh ra khi bạn còn có thể
Vì nếu bạn còn tin vào “mùa altcoin” – bạn chính là thức ăn của cá mập 🦈

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On July 19, 2025, India’s leading crypto exchange suffered a ₹370 crore breach—here’s what you need to know: 1. 🔓 Breach Details • Hacker(s) accessed an internal liquidity wallet (customer funds were never touched). • Attack window: July 16–19, executed with “military precision.” 2. 🕵️‍♂️ Who’s Behind It? • Blockchain forensics point to a North Korea–linked group (likely Lazarus). • Funds routed through Tornado Cash and cross-chain bridges to obfuscate the trail. 3. 👮‍♀️ Insider Angle • A CoinDCX employee has been arrested after malware was found on their laptop—probes into inside collaboration are ongoing. 4. 💰 Loss Coverage & Recovery • CoinDCX’s treasury has absorbed the full loss—no user balances impacted. • A 25% bounty (up to ~$11 million) is on offer to anyone who helps trace and recover stolen funds. 5. 🔒 What’s Next? • Working with CERT-IN, law enforcement & global crypto-security teams. • Review of internal controls, wallet segregation, and faster public disclosures underway. 📊 Key Takeaway: Customer holdings remain 100% safe, but this is a wake-up call on exchange security, insider risk and transparency. — Stay tuned for updates & trade safely! 🚀 #TrendingTopic #CryptoScamSurge
On July 19, 2025, India’s leading crypto exchange suffered a ₹370 crore breach—here’s what you need to know:

1. 🔓 Breach Details
• Hacker(s) accessed an internal liquidity wallet (customer funds were never touched).
• Attack window: July 16–19, executed with “military precision.”

2. 🕵️‍♂️ Who’s Behind It?
• Blockchain forensics point to a North Korea–linked group (likely Lazarus).
• Funds routed through Tornado Cash and cross-chain bridges to obfuscate the trail.

3. 👮‍♀️ Insider Angle
• A CoinDCX employee has been arrested after malware was found on their laptop—probes into inside collaboration are ongoing.

4. 💰 Loss Coverage & Recovery
• CoinDCX’s treasury has absorbed the full loss—no user balances impacted.
• A 25% bounty (up to ~$11 million) is on offer to anyone who helps trace and recover stolen funds.

5. 🔒 What’s Next?
• Working with CERT-IN, law enforcement & global crypto-security teams.
• Review of internal controls, wallet segregation, and faster public disclosures underway.

📊 Key Takeaway:
Customer holdings remain 100% safe, but this is a wake-up call on exchange security, insider risk and transparency.

— Stay tuned for updates & trade safely! 🚀
#TrendingTopic #CryptoScamSurge
🧨 BỐC PHỐT MẤY ĐỨA SHOW PNL ẢO – LỪA GÀ SỐNG ẢO 🧨 Anh em cảnh tỉnh ❗❗ Hiện tại có nhiều đứa đang dùng app giả lập PNL, đăng hình âm vài ngàn đô, margin vài %, lỗ hàng nghìn đô nhưng margin vẫn cao chót vót, không cháy. ❗ Điều này là vô lý nếu chơi thật trên Binance hay bất kỳ sàn nào. 🧠 Dấu hiệu nhận diện app FAKE: • ROI âm hàng nghìn %, mà margin ratio vẫn thấp (2-6%) ❌ • Size lệnh + entry + mark price không khớp logic ❌ • Lệnh đánh ảo nhưng không hiện dấu hiệu rủi ro thật sự ❌ • Dùng app clone chưa hoàn thiện UI/UX hoặc thiếu API kiểm tra ❌ 📛 Những bài kiểu: “Em kẹt ở đây rồi 😭😭😭” hay “Thua âm 2-3k đô rồi 🥲” => TẤT CẢ CHỈ LÀ CÂU VIEW HOẶC LỪA GÀ VÀO LỆNH NGƯỢC! ⛔ KHÔNG TIN – KHÔNG VÀO LỆNH – KHÔNG LÀM GÀ CHO TỤI ĐÓ LÙA 🧊 Hãy chơi coin bằng cái đầu tỉnh táo – đừng để cảm xúc và mấy bài PNL ảo dẫn dắt tâm lý ❗ Gắn lệnh trên Binance mới chính xác nhé 🌷🌾🌱 $BTC $ETH $XRP #EthereumTurns10 #ETHCorporateReserves #CryptoScamSurge #AmericaAIActionPlan
🧨 BỐC PHỐT MẤY ĐỨA SHOW PNL ẢO – LỪA GÀ SỐNG ẢO 🧨

Anh em cảnh tỉnh ❗❗
Hiện tại có nhiều đứa đang dùng app giả lập PNL, đăng hình âm vài ngàn đô, margin vài %, lỗ hàng nghìn đô nhưng margin vẫn cao chót vót, không cháy.
❗ Điều này là vô lý nếu chơi thật trên Binance hay bất kỳ sàn nào.

🧠 Dấu hiệu nhận diện app FAKE:
• ROI âm hàng nghìn %, mà margin ratio vẫn thấp (2-6%) ❌
• Size lệnh + entry + mark price không khớp logic ❌
• Lệnh đánh ảo nhưng không hiện dấu hiệu rủi ro thật sự ❌
• Dùng app clone chưa hoàn thiện UI/UX hoặc thiếu API kiểm tra ❌

📛 Những bài kiểu:
“Em kẹt ở đây rồi 😭😭😭” hay
“Thua âm 2-3k đô rồi 🥲”
=> TẤT CẢ CHỈ LÀ CÂU VIEW HOẶC LỪA GÀ VÀO LỆNH NGƯỢC!

⛔ KHÔNG TIN – KHÔNG VÀO LỆNH – KHÔNG LÀM GÀ CHO TỤI ĐÓ LÙA

🧊 Hãy chơi coin bằng cái đầu tỉnh táo – đừng để cảm xúc và mấy bài PNL ảo dẫn dắt tâm lý ❗

Gắn lệnh trên Binance mới chính xác nhé 🌷🌾🌱
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Its True story 🚨 He Lost $11 Billion in Bitcoin… with One Click 😱 In 2010, Wei Zhang was just a techy teenager in China. He put $10 into a weird new thing called Bitcoin. It was worth less than a penny. He bought 99,000 BTC. Fast forward—he builds a crypto empire. By 2017, he’s sitting on billions. 💰 Then one email changes everything. In 2018, Wei clicks a phishing link thinking it’s a VC deal. In minutes, hackers steal all his BTC $BTC . Gone. 💸 Today, those coins would be worth $11.4 billion. Wei lost everything… but didn’t quit. Now he’s fighting for crypto security, so no one else makes the same mistake. #CryptoScamSurge
Its True story
🚨 He Lost $11 Billion in Bitcoin… with One Click 😱

In 2010, Wei Zhang was just a techy teenager in China. He put $10 into a weird new thing called Bitcoin. It was worth less than a penny. He bought 99,000 BTC.

Fast forward—he builds a crypto empire. By 2017, he’s sitting on billions. 💰

Then one email changes everything.

In 2018, Wei clicks a phishing link thinking it’s a VC deal. In minutes, hackers steal all his BTC $BTC . Gone. 💸

Today, those coins would be worth $11.4 billion.

Wei lost everything… but didn’t quit. Now he’s fighting for crypto security, so no one else makes the same mistake.

#CryptoScamSurge
🚨 ₹378 Crore Crypto Heist Shocks Bengaluru: Insider in Custody! 📍 Location: Bengaluru | 🗓️ Date: July 30, 2025 A high-stakes cyberattack has rocked India’s crypto scene. Bengaluru-based Neblio Technologies Pvt. Ltd., a growing cryptocurrency exchange, fell victim to a massive ₹378 crore hack that has left the industry reeling. 💸 🔍 What Happened? Hackers successfully infiltrated the company's hot wallet after breaching a compromised laptop belonging to one of the firm’s employees. The stolen funds were quickly siphoned through multiple wallets, making recovery a challenge. 🖥️💀 🚔 Insider Under Arrest In a stunning twist, investigators have arrested an employee suspected of aiding the hackers. Authorities believe the insider may have knowingly—or unknowingly—provided access to the wallet infrastructure. ⚠️ Industry on High Alert This incident highlights growing concerns around internal security threats and poor cyber hygiene in Web3 startups. Experts are calling for enhanced cybersecurity protocols and mandatory employee training on phishing and malware threats. 🗣️ Why It Matters As crypto adoption rises in India, so do the risks. This is a wake-up call for all exchanges to double down on security, transparency, and internal checks $BTC {spot}(BTCUSDT) $BNB {spot}(BNBUSDT) #BNBATH #CryptoScamSurge #AmericaAIActionPlan
🚨 ₹378 Crore Crypto Heist Shocks Bengaluru: Insider in Custody!

📍 Location: Bengaluru | 🗓️ Date: July 30, 2025

A high-stakes cyberattack has rocked India’s crypto scene. Bengaluru-based Neblio Technologies Pvt. Ltd., a growing cryptocurrency exchange, fell victim to a massive ₹378 crore hack that has left the industry reeling. 💸

🔍 What Happened?

Hackers successfully infiltrated the company's hot wallet after breaching a compromised laptop belonging to one of the firm’s employees. The stolen funds were quickly siphoned through multiple wallets, making recovery a challenge. 🖥️💀

🚔 Insider Under Arrest

In a stunning twist, investigators have arrested an employee suspected of aiding the hackers. Authorities believe the insider may have knowingly—or unknowingly—provided access to the wallet infrastructure.

⚠️ Industry on High Alert

This incident highlights growing concerns around internal security threats and poor cyber hygiene in Web3 startups. Experts are calling for enhanced cybersecurity protocols and mandatory employee training on phishing and malware threats.

🗣️ Why It Matters

As crypto adoption rises in India, so do the risks. This is a wake-up call for all exchanges to double down on security, transparency, and internal checks
$BTC
$BNB
#BNBATH
#CryptoScamSurge
#AmericaAIActionPlan
💥 He Lost 99,000 Bitcoins Worth $11 Billion — The Unbelievable Story of Wei Zhang In 2010, a Chine💥 He Lost 99,000 Bitcoins Worth $11 Billion — The Unbelievable Story of Wei Zhang In 2010, a Chinese teenager named Wei Zhang, a tech-curious high schooler with an eye on disruptive innovation, stumbled upon a little-known digital currency: Bitcoin. Captivated by the concept of decentralized money, he invested just $10 — a humble sum that would go on to write one of crypto's most jaw-dropping tales. At the time, Bitcoin traded for less than $0.01, allowing Wei to acquire an astounding 99,000 BTC. 🚀 The Rise: From Teen Investor to Crypto Titan By 2013, Bitcoin had started to make waves. Wei’s tiny investment had turned into a fortune. But he didn’t stop there. In 2014, at just 19 years old, Wei launched CryptoLeap — the world’s first crypto margin trading exchange. His platform allowed traders to amplify profits using borrowed funds, a revolutionary concept at the time. The platform soared in popularity, attracting thousands of users globally and cementing Wei’s place as a rising star in the blockchain space. As Bitcoin surged toward mainstream recognition, so did Wei's wealth. By 2017, he held a mind-blowing 99,000 BTC, becoming one of the wealthiest figures in crypto. 💀 The Fall: A Single Click Cost Him Everything In early 2018, disaster struck. Wei received what appeared to be a high-profile business offer from a global venture capital firm. The email looked legitimate. It had a professional proposal and a link to view the documents. Eager to explore the opportunity, he clicked the link. That one click changed everything. The email was a sophisticated phishing attack. The fake site harvested his login credentials and gave hackers access to CryptoLeap’s backend systems. Within minutes, 99,000 BTC — today worth over $11 billion — were drained from the platform. 🧨 Chaos Erupts: Crypto Market in Shock News of the breach spread fast. Bitcoin’s price dipped, and investors panicked. The crypto world looked on in disbelief as one of its most promising young founders saw his empire collapse overnight. Regulators launched investigations. Lawsuits poured in. Wei, devastated and humiliated, stepped down as CEO and shut down CryptoLeap for good. Despite every recovery attempt, the stolen BTC was scattered through complex mixer chains — gone forever. 🛡️ Redemption: From Victim to Security Advocate Wei didn’t disappear. Instead, he reemerged — this time as a cybersecurity advocate, dedicating his life to protecting the crypto community from the same fate he endured. He now mentors young founders and builds tools that help exchanges guard against threats. His message is clear: In crypto, security is everything. ⚠️ Key Lessons for Every Crypto Investor Never ignore cybersecurity, no matter how successful you are Always verify links and emails, especially from “trusted” sources Use cold wallets for long-term holdings Stay alert — the digital world rewards the cautious, not the careless --- ✅ Like stories like this? Hit Follow and tap Like to get more real stories, lessons, and crypto insights! $BTC {spot}(BTCUSDT) $BNB {spot}(BNBUSDT) #BNBATH #CryptoScamSurge

💥 He Lost 99,000 Bitcoins Worth $11 Billion — The Unbelievable Story of Wei Zhang In 2010, a Chine

💥 He Lost 99,000 Bitcoins Worth $11 Billion — The Unbelievable Story of Wei Zhang

In 2010, a Chinese teenager named Wei Zhang, a tech-curious high schooler with an eye on disruptive innovation, stumbled upon a little-known digital currency: Bitcoin. Captivated by the concept of decentralized money, he invested just $10 — a humble sum that would go on to write one of crypto's most jaw-dropping tales.

At the time, Bitcoin traded for less than $0.01, allowing Wei to acquire an astounding 99,000 BTC.

🚀 The Rise: From Teen Investor to Crypto Titan

By 2013, Bitcoin had started to make waves. Wei’s tiny investment had turned into a fortune. But he didn’t stop there.

In 2014, at just 19 years old, Wei launched CryptoLeap — the world’s first crypto margin trading exchange. His platform allowed traders to amplify profits using borrowed funds, a revolutionary concept at the time. The platform soared in popularity, attracting thousands of users globally and cementing Wei’s place as a rising star in the blockchain space.

As Bitcoin surged toward mainstream recognition, so did Wei's wealth. By 2017, he held a mind-blowing 99,000 BTC, becoming one of the wealthiest figures in crypto.

💀 The Fall: A Single Click Cost Him Everything

In early 2018, disaster struck.

Wei received what appeared to be a high-profile business offer from a global venture capital firm. The email looked legitimate. It had a professional proposal and a link to view the documents. Eager to explore the opportunity, he clicked the link.

That one click changed everything.

The email was a sophisticated phishing attack. The fake site harvested his login credentials and gave hackers access to CryptoLeap’s backend systems. Within minutes, 99,000 BTC — today worth over $11 billion — were drained from the platform.

🧨 Chaos Erupts: Crypto Market in Shock

News of the breach spread fast. Bitcoin’s price dipped, and investors panicked. The crypto world looked on in disbelief as one of its most promising young founders saw his empire collapse overnight.

Regulators launched investigations. Lawsuits poured in. Wei, devastated and humiliated, stepped down as CEO and shut down CryptoLeap for good.

Despite every recovery attempt, the stolen BTC was scattered through complex mixer chains — gone forever.

🛡️ Redemption: From Victim to Security Advocate

Wei didn’t disappear.

Instead, he reemerged — this time as a cybersecurity advocate, dedicating his life to protecting the crypto community from the same fate he endured. He now mentors young founders and builds tools that help exchanges guard against threats.

His message is clear: In crypto, security is everything.

⚠️ Key Lessons for Every Crypto Investor

Never ignore cybersecurity, no matter how successful you are

Always verify links and emails, especially from “trusted” sources

Use cold wallets for long-term holdings

Stay alert — the digital world rewards the cautious, not the careless

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La recrudescence des arnaques liées aux cryptomonnaies, baptisée CryptoScamSurge, est un phénomène préoccupant qui s'intensifie. De nombreux investisseurs, des novices aux plus aguerris, sont la cible de stratagèmes de plus en plus sophistiqués. Ces escroqueries se manifestent sous diverses formes : fausses plateformes d'échange, promesses de rendements irréalistes (souvent via des "rug pulls" ou des projets fictifs), hameçonnage (phishing) pour dérober des clés privées ou des informations personnelles, et arnaques sur les réseaux sociaux. Les escrocs exploitent le désir de s'enrichir rapidement et le manque de connaissances techniques de certaines victimes. Il est crucial de faire preuve d'une extrême prudence, de vérifier la légitimité des projets et des plateformes, et de ne jamais partager ses informations de sécurité. L'éducation et la sensibilisation sont les meilleures armes pour se protéger de cette vague de fraudes qui mine la confiance dans l'écosystème crypto.
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Investigations revealed that hackers compromised Agarwal's login credentials to access the system and siphon off $44 million.
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#CryptoScamSurge It's disheartening to see the #CryptoScamSurge impacting trust in legitimate crypto projects. The community needs to stay vigilant and actively report suspicious activities. Education and awareness are our best tools against these fraudsters. Let's work together to make the crypto world safer."
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#CryptoScamSurge Massiva ₹378 Crore Crypto Heist em Bengaluru! Insider Arrestado
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Uma exchange de criptomoedas baseada em Bengaluru, Neblio Technologies Pvt. Ltd., sofreu um enorme roubo cibernético envolvendo ₹378 crore. Hackers invadiram a carteira da empresa após acessar o laptop comprometido de um funcionário. 🖥️🔓
🕵️‍♂️ Como o Hack Aconteceu
O ataque ocorreu cedo às 2h37, com uma transferência de teste de 1 USDT. Até às 9h40, os hackers executaram o roubo principal, transferindo 44 milhões de USDT (no valor de ₹378 crore) para outra carteira.
💻 Envolvimento de Insider?
A investigação interna da empresa apontou para Rahul Agarwal, um funcionário de meio período que estava na empresa há 5-6 anos. As autoridades suspeitam que seu laptop foi utilizado na invasão, pois havia sido comprometido. 🚨
👮‍♂️ Suspeito Arrestado
Rahul Agarwal foi preso com base em evidências que o ligam à invasão. As autoridades estão agora rastreando a rota dos fundos roubados e investigando os mentores por trás da operação. 🔍💰
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Hackers usaram o laptop de um funcionário para a invasão.
Rahul Agarwal, um funcionário de meio período, preso.
As autoridades estão rastreando os fundos roubados e investigando mais.
Fique atento para atualizações à medida que a investigação avança.
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#cryptoscamsurgeA sharp rise in crypto scams has been reported as markets reach new all-time highs. Most recently, Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, warns that crypto scammers are ramping up fake XRP giveaway schemes on YouTube, impersonating official Ripple accounts. The sophistication of these scams threatens to erode trust in legitimate crypto projects and could lead to stricter platform regulations that might impact genuine content creators 💬How can the crypto community fight back against such scams and how can everyday users spot and avoid the latest scam tactics? Share your personal encounters and what you learnt! 👉 Complete daily tasks on Task Center to earn Binance Points: •  Create a post using CryptoScamSurge , •  Share your Trader’s Profile, •  Or share a trade using the widget to earn 5 points! (Tap the “+” on the Binance App homepage and select Task Center) Activity Period: 2025-07-24 06:00 (UTC) to 2025-07-25 06:00 (UTC)

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#CryptoScamSurge There's been a surge in cryptocurrency scams, particularly targeting XRP investors. Here are some key points to watch out for ¹ ²: - *Recent Incidents:* - Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen transferred $175 million worth of XRP across multiple wallets, sparking concerns about potential scams. - Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse warned the community about impersonators using YouTube to promote fake giveaways and phishing campaigns. - *Scam Tactics:* - *Deepfake Videos*: Scammers use deepfake videos to promote fake crypto investment schemes, often impersonating celebrities like Elon Musk and Tim Cook. - *Phishing Campaigns*: Scammers lure victims to fake websites that ask for wallet credentials, ultimately leading to asset theft. - *Pig Butchering Scams*: Scammers develop relationships with victims before soliciting investments, only to disappear with the money. - *Warning Signs:* - Be cautious of opportunities that seem "too good to be true". - Verify the registration status of entities before investing. - Never send cryptocurrency to unknown individuals or organizations. - *Statistics:* - According to NASAA, nearly 32% of likely scams originated on social media platforms like Facebook and X. - Short-form video content on platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels accounted for 19% of reported scams. To stay safe, it's essential to be vigilant and do your research before investing in any cryptocurrency opportunity ².$BTC $ETH $BNB
#CryptoScamSurge There's been a surge in cryptocurrency scams, particularly targeting XRP investors. Here are some key points to watch out for ¹ ²:
- *Recent Incidents:*
- Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen transferred $175 million worth of XRP across multiple wallets, sparking concerns about potential scams.
- Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse warned the community about impersonators using YouTube to promote fake giveaways and phishing campaigns.
- *Scam Tactics:*
- *Deepfake Videos*: Scammers use deepfake videos to promote fake crypto investment schemes, often impersonating celebrities like Elon Musk and Tim Cook.
- *Phishing Campaigns*: Scammers lure victims to fake websites that ask for wallet credentials, ultimately leading to asset theft.
- *Pig Butchering Scams*: Scammers develop relationships with victims before soliciting investments, only to disappear with the money.
- *Warning Signs:*
- Be cautious of opportunities that seem "too good to be true".
- Verify the registration status of entities before investing.
- Never send cryptocurrency to unknown individuals or organizations.
- *Statistics:*
- According to NASAA, nearly 32% of likely scams originated on social media platforms like Facebook and X.
- Short-form video content on platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels accounted for 19% of reported scams.

To stay safe, it's essential to be vigilant and do your research before investing in any cryptocurrency opportunity ².$BTC $ETH $BNB
#CryptoScamSurge We’re witnessing a disturbing rise in crypto scams — and it’s not just happening to newbies. Even seasoned traders are getting caught in slick schemes dressed up as opportunities. From fake airdrops and phishing links to impersonator accounts and P2P payment traps, scammers are getting bolder and more creative. For me, staying safe means double-checking everything, avoiding FOMO-based decisions, and never trusting deals that seem too good to be true. I’ve made it a rule to educate others too — because every scam avoided is a win for the whole community. As crypto adoption grows, so does the scam surge. We need to fight back with awareness, not silence. Keep your guard up, protect your keys, and trust your instincts — in this market, that’s more valuable than any coin.
#CryptoScamSurge We’re witnessing a disturbing rise in crypto scams — and it’s not just happening to newbies. Even seasoned traders are getting caught in slick schemes dressed up as opportunities. From fake airdrops and phishing links to impersonator accounts and P2P payment traps, scammers are getting bolder and more creative. For me, staying safe means double-checking everything, avoiding FOMO-based decisions, and never trusting deals that seem too good to be true. I’ve made it a rule to educate others too — because every scam avoided is a win for the whole community. As crypto adoption grows, so does the scam surge. We need to fight back with awareness, not silence. Keep your guard up, protect your keys, and trust your instincts — in this market, that’s more valuable than any coin.
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