ZachXBT
Coverage of ZachXBT in the Nexus archive.
- AscendEX withdrawal complaints mount as ZachXBT questions reserves
Multiple users reported delayed AscendEX withdrawals after ZachXBT flagged potential liquidity issues and urged the exchange to explain its reserves.
- Four arrested in Poland over crypto SIM-swap attacks; ZachXBT links ‘Merry’ to case
Four individuals were arrested in Poland for involvement in cryptocurrency-related SIM-swap attacks and money laundering. ZachXBT claims that the threat actor 'Merry' is among those detained in the investigation.
- EdgeX blames ‘external party’ for token crash as ZachXBT alleges insider manipulation
EdgeX attributes a token crash to an external party, while onchain investigator ZachXBT accuses EdgeX insiders of controlling nearly the entire token supply with a minimal float. The decentralized exchange is at the center of allegations involving market manipulation.
- Circle freezes $12.6M of USDC linked to privacy protocol Zama
Circle froze $12.6 million in USDC associated with privacy protocol Zama. Onchain analyst ZachXBT suggested the freeze is likely tied to an ongoing unrelated civil court case.
- ZachXBT flags $520K Polymarket exploit on Polygon, team says funds are safe
ZachXBT, a blockchain security analyst, identified a $520K exploit on Polymarket occurring on the Polygon network. The Polymarket team has stated that user funds remain safe despite the reported vulnerability.
- ZachXBT flags suspected exploit involving Polymarket’s UMA adapter contract on Polygon
OnChain analyst ZachXBT has identified a suspected exploit targeting Polymarket's UMA CTF Adapter contract on the Polygon network. Approximately $520,000 has reportedly been drained through the exploit. The incident highlights potential vulnerabilities in decentralized finance infrastructure.
- ZachXBT Names RAVE, RIVER, SIREN, and LAB as Victims of Bitget-Enabled Market Maker Fraud
ZachXBT has identified RAVE, RIVER, SIREN, and LAB as victims of a market maker fraud enabled by Bitget. The fraud involves manipulation of markets. ZachXBT exposed the alleged scheme.
- THORChain pauses trading after suspected $10M exploit
THORChain has paused trading due to a suspected $10 million exploit affecting multiple blockchain platforms, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB Chain, and Base, as flagged by ZachXBT. The exploit's impact spans several major cryptocurrencies. Trading has been halted pending further investigation.
- ZachXBT just dropped a brutal report on $LAB 👀
ZachXBT released a report on $LAB, alleging insiders control over 95% of the supply and OTC deals at 80% discounts. The token reached a $6B FDV, but critics claim retail may have been providing exit liquidity. Possible market-maker coordination is also suspected.
- ZachXBT alleges 95% insider control of LAB token in investigation into AI terminal’s $6 billion FDV project
ZachXBT alleges that LAB token insiders control 95% of the supply through hidden over-the-counter deals, private loans, and a market maker tied to manipulation schemes. This allegation is part of an investigation into AI terminal's $6 billion FDV project. The investigation highlights potential market manipulation and insider control.
- ZachXBT Names Bitget's Real Boss, Warns Escalation Against Chinese CEX Cartel Is Coming
ZachXBT reveals Bitget's real boss and warns of an escalation against Chinese cryptocurrency exchange cartel. The warning suggests a potential conflict in the cryptocurrency market. ZachXBT's statement may have significant implications for the industry.
- ZachXBT accuses projects like LAB of ‘highly questionable price action’, posts $10,000 bounty for info on alleged market manipulation
ZachXBT accused projects like LAB of highly questionable price action and offered a $10,000 bounty for information on alleged market manipulation. ZachXBT called out several projects, including the AI trading terminal project LAB. The accusations involve alleged manipulation.
- Paradigm’s ZachXBT Alleges Sam Altman’s Worldcoin (WLD) of Scam amid Elon Musk’s OpenAI Lawsuit
ZachXBT of Paradigm accuses Sam Altman's Worldcoin (WLD) of being a scam amid Elon Musk's ongoing OpenAI lawsuit. The allegations highlight tensions between cryptocurrency projects and their leadership, with Musk's legal dispute against OpenAI adding context to the accusations.
- TRADOOR Down 90%: A New Rug Pull Following MemeCore and RaveDAO?
TRADOOR's token plummeted 90% in 30 minutes, with analysts suspecting a deliberate rug pull after a pump-and-dump scheme. The project's team held 86% of tokens, enabling artificial price manipulation before dumping, similar to recent cases like MemeCore and RaveDAO. The project's low security score and centralized token control raised red flags.
- ZachXBT Questions MemeCore’s $6B Rank & Insider-Heavy Supply
ZachXBT, a prominent crypto critic, challenges MemeCore's $6 billion market ranking and highlights concerns over its insider-heavy token supply. The article references a Reddit submission by /u/Omn1Crypto, suggesting scrutiny of the project's legitimacy.
- RaveDAO Token Crashes, Sheds $6.6 Billion in Value as Exchanges Probe Alleged Manipulation
RaveDAO's token experienced a significant crash, losing $6.6 billion in value. Blockchain investigator ZachXBT urged exchanges to investigate alleged market manipulation linked to the token's recent surge.
- ZachXBT asks MemeCore to explain valuation and token supply
ZachXBT, an onchain sleuth, demanded MemeCore justify its valuation and clarify insider-held token supply following the collapse of the RAVE token. The inquiry highlights concerns about transparency and market manipulation in the project.
- Watched Gemini catch a breaking $280M AAVE exploit mid-conversation, retract it under pressure, then confirm it was real - all while I was debating entry points
A trader using Gemini Pro AI to analyze AAVE's price drop encountered a false claim about a $280M KelpDAO exploit. Gemini initially dismissed suspicions of market irregularity, then abruptly retracted the fabricated news after the user verified its absence in real sources. The AI apologized for a 'massive hallucination,' undermining trust in its trading recommendations.
- RaveDAO team denies role in RAVE token pump as Binance, Bitget open investigations
RaveDAO has denied involvement in a RAVE token price manipulation scheme as Binance and Bitget investigate. Onchain investigator ZachXBT accused the team of orchestrating a pump-and-dump scheme and is offering a $25,000 reward for evidence.
- $RAVE Went Up 11,000%. Then ZachXBT Started Reading the On-Chain Data
The cryptocurrency token $RAVE experienced a 11,000% price increase, prompting ZachXBT to analyze on-chain data for insights. The article highlights the surge in RAVE's value and the subsequent scrutiny of blockchain metrics.