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Crypto developer commits $2M rug pull fraud to fuel gambling addiction
5.7.2023
A Redditor described the developer’s gambling addiction excuse as a “weird way to rug” as projects usually just run away and delete all the evidence
Web3 Industry Losses Topped $656 Million in H1 of 2023 — Study
5.7.2023
Hackers stole about $471 million in the first six months of 2023 and the theft of $197 million from Euler Finance in March was the single biggest hacking incident in the period, the latest Beosin Web3 report has shown. Contract vulnerability was the most common (60) type of attack during the period...
Chibi Finance $1M alleged rug pull: How it happened
3.7.2023
The exploiter used a “panic” function buried within eight different smart contracts to remove $1 million worth of users’ funds without their permission
Chibi Finance Exit Scam: $1 Million Cryptocurrency Heist Rocks Defi Platform on Arbitrum
28.6.2023
According to several reports, Chibi Finance, the decentralized finance (defi) platform built on top of Arbitrum, allegedly executed an exit scam on its users. Blockchain intelligence firm Peckshield provided a detailed account, revealing that approximately $1 million worth of cryptocurrency assets...
Chibi Finance Rug Pulls Users for $1M, CHIBI Falls 98%
27.6.2023
Over 555 stolen ether were swapped from Arbitrum from Ethereum, a security firm said
Big Eyes turned out to be a rug pull. Mooky presale to raise 800k+ in funding
26.6.2023
Mooky.io, the adorable and trendsetting meme token of 2023, is making waves in the crypto world with its unique focus on environmental sustainability and community governance. With a commitment to global tree-planting initiatives and inspiring positive change, Mooky.io is revolutionizing the...
Losses from crypto rug pulls outpaced DeFi exploits in May: Beosin
2.6.2023
Over $45 million was lost to exit scams in May while exploits on DeFi protocols racked up less than half that amount over the same period
DeFi protocol WDZD Swap exploited for $1.1M: CertiK
25.5.2023
The reported attacker is a known exploiter, labeled ‘Fake_Phishing750’ by BscScan
$3M worth of customer funds swiped via alleged Swaprum DEX rug pull
20.5.2023
Promptly after the funds went missing, Swaprum’s Twitter, Telegram and Github accounts were all deleted, however its website is still up
Blockchain security firm freezes $160K stolen in Merlin DEX 'rugpull'
5.5.2023
CertiK has contacted law enforcement in the U.S. and U.K. to find the pseudonymous operators
WallStreetBets mod dumps memecoin worth $635K in alleged rug pull
4.5.2023
Within two days, the token’s price plummeted from an all-time high of $0.00067279 to an all-time low of $0.00004827
KuCoin confirms an exchange user is behind alleged daily rug pulls
28.4.2023
A community member identified a wallet address that allegedly launched several meme coin rug pulls every day for almost two years
Ordinals Finance has conducted a $1M rug pull: CertiK
24.4.2023
The DeFi protocol appears to have erased its social media presence after news of the alleged exit scam broke
$4M 'exit scam' suspected as Kokomo Finance flies off radar, token plunges
27.3.2023
Kokomo Finance's social media presence and websites are offline, while the price of the KOKO token fell more than 95% within a matter of minutes
Project claiming to be 'AI-powered' drains $1M from users
20.3.2023
The project, which is called Harvest Keeper, claimed to optimize trading processes and promised a 101% return on investment within 21 days
Friendsies NFT creators deny 'abandoning' project amid rug pull allegations
22.2.2023
The Friendsies NFT collection responded to accusations it was behind a $5 million rug pull after announcing a “pause” of the project
Friendsies NFT Collection Deletes Twitter After 'Pause' Announcement Spurs Rug Pull Accusations
21.2.2023
Prominent NFT influencers such as generative artist Jen Stark and Rug Radio host Farokh were named as early promoters of the project, which raised millions from its initial drop
Logan Paul Named in Proposed Class Action Suit for CryptoZoo ‘Rug Pull’ After CoffeeZilla Expose
3.2.2023
A suit filed in U.S. Courts in Texas alleges fraud, breach of contract, unjust enrichment, violation of deceptive trade practice law, and negligence over a token sale for a Web3 game that never materialized
Logan Paul and CryptoZoo sued in class action lawsuit
3.2.2023
The plaintiff, known as Don Holland, has filed a lawsuit against CryptoZoo and Logan Paul, alleging his "fraudulent venture" executed a "rug pull."
US Arrests ‘Mutant Ape Planet’ NFT Creator in $3M ‘Rug Pull’ Scheme to Defraud Crypto Investors
11.1.2023
The U.S. government has arrested and charged the creator of “Mutant Ape Planet” non-fungible tokens (NFTs) for allegedly defrauding crypto investors. “The purchasers were ‘rug pulled,'” the Department of Justice (DOJ) described, adding that millions of dollars...