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Hackers Exploited the Account to Promote Fraudulent Tokens
The @TrumpDailyPosts account on the X platform (formerly Twitter) has been hacked and is being misused to spread fake meme coin addresses. The compromised account continues to actively promote several fraudulent tokens, including a fake token named $POWER.
According to Scam Sniffer, a Web3 platform focused on combating scams, the hackers not only post but also quickly delete content related to these fraudulent schemes. Users are advised to verify the credibility of any investment promises, especially those originating from compromised accounts.

Connection to Other Organized Scams
Investigations revealed that the gas source used to create the fake $POWER token address was linked to the same platform involved in a recent hack of the Farcaster account, owned by a MetaMask co-founder.
During that incident, hackers promoted fraudulent meme coins and were accused of generating over 1,000 SOL (Solana). These activities point to a well-organized cybercriminal gang targeting prominent crypto figures and organizations.
Social Media as an Emerging Tool for Fraud
A troubling trend in the crypto space is the increasing use of social media accounts to promote fraudulent tokens. Hackers exploit high-profile accounts to create an illusion of trustworthiness and maximize their financial gains.
The hacking of @TrumpDailyPosts is yet another example of how cybercriminals are adapting their methods. By leveraging fraudulent meme coins and social media, they are creating new ways to deceive investors and extract illicit profits.
How to Protect Yourself From These Scams
Given these trends, it is crucial for both users and platforms to pay closer attention to identifying fraudulent activities. Users should exercise extreme caution when considering any investment opportunities, especially involving meme coins or less-known tokens.
Safety should always take precedence over the promise of profit. Verify sources, thoroughly check addresses, and avoid suspicious projects promising unrealistic returns. The crypto space offers numerous opportunities but also comes with heightened risks that require vigilance and proactive measures.

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On Wednesday night, a mysterious message appeared on the Ethereum blockchain — a direct mockery aimed at one of the most prominent crypto investigators. The sender? A hacker linked to the recent massive data breach at Coinbase, which compromised the accounts of over 69,000 users and may cost the exchange hundreds of millions of dollars.
The taunt, simply reading "L bozo", was embedded in a transaction and meant to ridicule the investigator. The hacker even included a link to a viral meme video featuring NBA Hall of Famer James Worthy smoking a cigar, escalating the provocation.

💰 $44.9 Million Laundered Through THORChain
But the trolling wasn’t all. On Tuesday, the attacker began liquidating stolen assets, converting 17,800 ETH into DAI stablecoins — worth roughly $44.9 million — using THORChain, a decentralized cross-chain trading protocol.
📉 The swaps occurred at an average ETH price of $2,528.

💼 One major swap involved 9,080 ETH for $22.8 million in DAI.
Using THORChain allowed the hacker to bypass centralized exchanges, complicating tracking efforts and signaling a new level of sophistication in crypto laundering tactics.

🔓 What Happened at Coinbase?
Coinbase confirmed that the breach took place in December 2024, but it wasn’t disclosed publicly until May 2025. The hackers gained access to sensitive personal data of around 69,000 users.
Soon after, they allegedly demanded $20 million in Bitcoin as ransom, threatening to leak the stolen data on the dark web. Coinbase refused to pay and instead offered the same amount as a reward for information leading to the attackers.

📉 Financial Fallout: Coinbase in Crisis
The breach has severely damaged Coinbase’s reputation. On Wednesday, its stock (COIN) closed down 0.92% at $258.97, continuing a 36% monthly decline.
Security experts claim the exchange ignored prior warnings of suspicious activity as early as December, a failure that now haunts its image and user trust.

🛡️ Binance and Kraken Also Targeted
Coinbase wasn’t the only target. Binance and Kraken also faced recent social engineering attempts, where attackers posed as users and tried to bribe support agents.
Binance’s AI systems successfully flagged and blocked the suspicious messages. Kraken reported no customer data losses either, thanks to strong internal protocols.

🔚 A Glimpse Into the Future of Crypto Crime?
This case is more than a breach — it's a bold show of power by a cybercriminal who’s fluent in DeFi and unafraid to mock those chasing him. With advanced laundering tactics and an open taunt of blockchain sleuths, we may be witnessing the next evolution in crypto-based crime.
Coinbase may recover financially — but the reputational scars will be harder to erase.

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🔔 MARKET MOVING NEWS! (25/12/24)

1️⃣ Russia Imposes 6-Year Ban on Crypto Mining in 10 Regions, Citing Energy Use ⛏
#RussiaCrypto
According to local media reports, the Russian government has imposed a six-year ban on crypto mining in 10 regions due to the industry's high power consumption. The ban takes effect on Jan. 1 2025 and ends on March 15, 2031. It includes seasonal restrictions in key cryptocurrency mining regions to prevent energy blackouts. The restrictions align with Russia’s cryptocurrency mining laws signed by the president in August and October 2024.

2️⃣ Hacker Breaches 15 X Accounts, Nets $500K Boosting Bogus Memecoins: ZachXBT ❓
#HackerAlert
According to the onchain sleuth ZachXBT, over $500,000 in funds stolen via memecoin phishing scams were connected to one threat actor. He reported that the perpetrator tricked X users into handing them control over their accounts by impersonating the X team and issuing fake copyright infringement notices. ZachXBT claims that over 15 X accounts were compromised this way, including those belonging to Kick, Cursor, The Arena, Brett and Alex Blania. Many of these X accounts have large audiences, with well over 200,000 followers who are mainly memecoin enthusiasts looking to catch the next hot tip.

3️⃣ Montenegro Court Rejects Do Kwon’s Extradition Appeal ▶️
#Montenegro
Montenegro’s Constitutional Court has reportedly dismissed Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon’s extradition appeal. The court cited legal inconsistencies in Kwon’s appeal, effectively upholding an earlier ruling favouring his extradition. This decision is significant as the international extradition case will potentially set a precedent for cross-border accountability in crypto.

4️⃣ Over 30% Of South Koreans Invest In Crypto Assets 🔍
#SouthKoreaCrypto
According to the South Korean media outlet Yonhap News, the number of crypto users in the country increased by 610,000 in November after Donald Trump won the United States presidential election. Representative Lim Kwang-Hyun of the Democratic Party of Korea shared data showing that digital asset investors in the country at the end of November totalled 15.6 million. Notably, with a population of 51.7 million, this means that over 30% of its citizens are crypto holders. Yonhap said the data was collected and released following the country’s new regulations on crypto exchanges. This is also the first time statistical data related to crypto has been released in the country.

5️⃣ Little-Known Canadian Crypto Firm Matador Adds Bitcoin To Its Books 💸
#MatadorTechnologies
Canadian real-world asset tokenisation firm Matador Technologies has reportedly become the latest company to incorporate BTC in its treasury. The firm's board of directors unanimously approved adding Bitcoin and “USD-denominated assets” to its balance sheet as part of its “long-term capital preservation strategy.” The firm is also planning to convert the majority of its cash balance sheet from Canadian dollars to US dollars.

Sunny Ray, president of Matador, stated,

Matador’s Board and management believe in using Bitcoin to future-proof our treasury. This step also supports our mission to explore using Bitcoin as a platform for our gold-based products.

The world of cryptocurrencies has already established itself as a field full of opportunities, but it is not free from serious risks. In February 2025, the market was shaken by the news of a mega-hacker attack that diverted about $1.5 billion in Ethereum (ETH) from a major crypto exchange — the largest theft of crypto assets to date.
This incident reinforces the need to double our caution when storing and trading digital assets. This article presents five essential practices to maintain your security and protect your cryptocurrencies from cyber threats.