Odaily Planet Daily News: Trump advisor Epshteyn and others have been sued collectively by investors for promoting the Meme coin “Let’s Go Brandon.” The lawsuit was reportedly filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, accusing the individuals of knowingly engaging in false advertising while promoting the Meme coin, claiming it was decentralized. In reality, operators can control the smart contract, governance, and transactions, including freezing accounts. (The Block)
Disclaimer: The information on this page may come from third parties and does not represent the views or opinions of Gate. The content displayed on this page is for reference only and does not constitute any financial, investment, or legal advice. Gate does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information and shall not be liable for any losses arising from the use of this information. Virtual asset investments carry high risks and are subject to significant price volatility. You may lose all of your invested principal. Please fully understand the relevant risks and make prudent decisions based on your own financial situation and risk tolerance. For details, please refer to
Disclaimer.
Related Articles
Posting about crypto for the first time requires verification! X rolls out new anti-scam rules to prevent hackers from stealing accounts and promoting scam tokens
Community platform X is rolling out a mandatory verification mechanism for cryptocurrency content to address increasingly severe scam problems. The mechanism will lock an account when it is first mentioned for cryptocurrency, requiring users to complete identity verification. According to data, crypto scams in 2025 are expected to reach $17 billion, and social platforms have become an important source of scams. The new measure is intended to reduce the success rate of scams carried out by hackers using high-trust accounts; however, scam activity is still rapidly expanding, and prevention efforts face challenges.
CryptoCity25m ago
Solana ecosystem DEX Stabble urges LPs to withdraw funds after discovering that a former employee is a North Korean–national developer
Solana decentralized exchange Stabble issues an emergency notice urging liquidity providers to withdraw funds due to a security risk involving a former North Korean employee. The warning was disclosed by on-chain investigator ZachXBT, in the context of a U.S. warning about the infiltration of North Korean technical personnel. Stabble emphasizes that no attack has happened yet and will conduct a new security audit.
GateNews43m ago
Stabble sparks scandal involving North Korean employees, urgently urging LPs to withdraw liquidity as a hedge
Solana ecosystem decentralized exchange Stabble issued an emergency notice on April 8 due to warnings triggered by an association involving a North Korean developer, which raised concerns that liquidity providers may withdraw funds. Although no smart contract vulnerabilities or fund losses were found, the incident reflects the long-term threat of North Korean technical personnel infiltrating the crypto industry and exposes the risk of identity checks for project developers. Stabble plans to conduct a new round of security audits to ensure the safety of funds.
MarketWhisper1h ago
A Trump-linked project, WLFI, is being reviewed after its partners were linked to a sanctions network, and its due diligence capabilities are being questioned
A cryptocurrency project linked to Donald Trump, World Liberty Financial, has once again sparked controversy due to its collaboration with the Southeast Asian blockchain project AB DAO. Investigations show that AB DAO has ties to individuals who are subject to U.S. and U.K. sanctions. WLFI said it had completed due diligence, but was not aware of the resort project that AB DAO allegedly promoted.
GateNews1h ago
U.S. SEC Adjusts Crypto Enforcement Strategy, Dismisses Seven Cases and Shifts Focus to Cracking Down on Substantive Fraud
The U.S. SEC adjusted its crypto-asset enforcement strategy in fiscal year 2025, withdrew seven crypto cases that lacked sufficient basis, and also established a new division to crack down on violations in the blockchain, AI, and cybersecurity sectors. The new enforcement actions include lawsuits against companies such as Unicoin and PGI Global.
GateNews1h ago
