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In 2020, a cross-chain project named SkyNode suddenly became popular in various communities. The team claimed they had developed the core technology of "instant cross-chain" that allows users to transfer assets like sending messages. To showcase their strength, they launched a test network that could indeed execute simple transfers, impressing many tech players. As the excitement grew, SkyNode announced the start of a private placement, quickly raising a large amount of funds within just a few days. The community was filled with cheers, and everyone believed this would become the next "underlying infrastructure" to change the industry. However, the actual audit report was delayed in publication, the code repository updates were unusually slow, and the identities of the team members began to be questioned. Some raised doubts, but they were drowned out by enthusiastic investors. Until one day, all of SkyNode's official accounts stopped updating simultaneously, the website became inaccessible, and the raised funds were transferred to an anonymous wallet. The so-called "cross-chain technology" was nothing more than a beautifully packaged scam. Warning: In the crypto world, projects that promote themselves under the banner of "technological innovation" require calm verification. Dazzling concepts can ignite imagination but cannot ensure safety. Always remember: verifying before investing is more important than regretting afterwards.
The Thodex exchange is one of the most significant cryptocurrency fraud cases in Turkey's history, which not only caused the assets of nearly 400,000 users to 'evaporate,' but also prompted changes in local cryptocurrency regulatory policies.
Faruk Fatih Ozer, born in 1994, founded the Thodex exchange in 2017. It was also the first global cryptocurrency exchange in Turkey to obtain the FinCen MSB license from the United States, peaking at around 700,000 customers, with a 24-hour trading volume reaching as high as $585 million. In April 2021, the platform first cited a cyber attack as the reason for trading malfunctions, and then on the 21st, it completely shut down trading and withdrawal functions, announcing that it would only be suspended for 4 - 5 days, which was actually a delay tactic before fleeing.
While shutting down the platform, Ozer absconded with approximately $2 billion in cryptocurrency assets to Albania. The Turkish police immediately launched a manhunt, issuing arrest warrants for 78 platform employees, detaining 62 people, and collaborating with Interpol to issue a red notice. On August 30, 2022, Ozer was captured in Albania and extradited back to Turkey in April 2023.
In September 2023, the court sentenced Ozer to 11196 years in prison for forming a criminal organization, severe fraud, and other charges, while his siblings and company executives were also sentenced to long-term imprisonment. On November 1, 2025, Ozer was found dead in a high-security prison cell in Turkey, with preliminary investigations pointing to suicide, and relevant investigations are still ongoing.
The scam affected nearly 391,000 customers, with Chainalysis subsequently estimating investor losses could reach as high as $2.6 billion. This incident also directly prompted Turkey to tighten cryptocurrency regulations, prohibiting the use of cryptocurrency for payments, revising anti-money laundering laws, and subsequently introducing amendments to capital market laws, adding new cryptocurrency licensing, reporting, and consumer protection provisions.
In 2019, a small exchange named NovaPay quietly went online. Due to its simple interface and rapid recharge, it quickly attracted many retail investors. At the beginning of its operation, the platform was indeed stable and reliable, and it even held several successful airdrop events, allowing early users to reap some benefits. Gradually, everyone began to view NovaPay as a 'potential platform,' and more and more people invested money into it. However, as funds continued to pour in, the platform's real issues were masked: the team's background was unclear, the cold wallet addresses were not transparent, and compliance information was lacking. Users chose to turn a blind eye in the frenzy of the bull market. Until one day, withdrawals suddenly became unusually slow, customer service responses became increasingly perfunctory, and people in the community began to suspect that the platform's capital chain had encountered problems. Not long after, NovaPay released a vague 'system maintenance announcement' and then fell silent. The backend wallet was emptied, the website became inaccessible, and countless users' assets evaporated into thin air. Warning: The stories in the cryptocurrency world often start smoothly but end in blind faith. The smaller the exchange, the more cautious one must be; transparency, qualifications, and regulation are the cornerstones of safety. No matter how high the returns, they cannot bring back the disappeared assets.
Trading Secrets? Why Do You Lose More the More You Learn?
Most people think that the secret to trading is to learn a few more strategies, understand macroeconomics a bit more, and look at more charts. In fact, it's completely the opposite. The real breakthrough point is never about how many candlesticks you finally understand, but rather about your willingness to face those already rotten parts of yourself: your fear, your ego, and those little demons you can't bear to show.
I often half-jokingly but seriously say to my friends: it's hard to truly become a long-term profitable trader if you haven't blown your account three times. Because 'winning' is never about how much money you made today, but whether you can still hold onto that money next year, rather than blowing yourself up once again.
#falconfinance $FF Encrypted People Quick Look! Falcon Finance's newly launched Staking Vaults, I'm in it first💸
I just caught the news about Falcon Finance's Staking Vaults going live, and it really caught my eye! This way of earning profits is too in tune with us hoarding coin folks✨
In simple terms: deposit the tokens you already hold, the tokens will rise as they should, no delay in making profits while also directly earning $USDf on the side! Who can refuse such a good deal of "having your cake and eating it too"?!
Here comes the key point! The first open vault is $FF staking, with an annualized APR directly at 12%📈 The rules are clearly stated: 180 days lock-up period + 3 days cooling period, remember to calculate the funding cycle well if you want to dive in~
What reassures me the most is the source of income! It's not some wild approach, but backed by Falcon's exclusive strategy, specifically focusing on "steady income, scalable, and sustainable long-term"—this is too friendly for us conservative traders🤝
Moreover, $FF is just the appetizer! The officials say that more token staking vaults will go live later, and I'm keeping an eye on the speed of this ecosystem expansion~
#lorenzoprotocol $BANK Must-read for crypto enthusiasts! EnzoBTC's recent actions have cemented "transparency" 🔒
Just discovered some reassuring intel about enzoBTC! The collaboration with @Chainlink PoR is too impressive, it directly made the matter of "asset transparency" verifiable on-chain~
Key point highlighted! Now, through Chainlink's PoR (Proof of Reserve), we can verify in real-time the underlying asset reserves held by Lorenzo on-chain! This means that we no longer have to rely on verbal promises about whether enzoBTC has real assets backing it; we can simply check on-chain ourselves. This kind of "open and transparent, without any tricks" is incredibly reassuring for token holders✨
Moreover, it’s not just about transparency; the experience is top-notch! All assets are securely managed by Lorenzo, whether it's depositing or withdrawing, the process is smooth and seamless, without the hassle of complex procedures~
I must say, only projects that play by the rules and prioritize transparency can go far in the crypto world! EnzoBTC's endorsement using Chainlink PoR not only strengthens trust but also enhances user experience, truly paying attention to details. Has anyone already acquired enzoBTC? Come to the comments section and let’s discuss whether this operation makes you feel more at ease~ $BANK {spot}(BANKUSDT)
#kite $KITE The crypto circle has a heavenly company hiring! Falcon's three core positions struck my heart 💥
Family! I just came across the recruitment news for Falcon, and all three key positions are highly sought after. Crypto enthusiasts who want to make a big impact, hurry up!
1️⃣ Product Manager 🚀 Not a miscellaneous role! This is a core position to lead the "shaping of product vision" + "driving groundbreaking platform strategy," capable of directly determining the future direction of the product. If you have a broad perspective on Web3 products, come quickly! This role allows you to turn your ideas into industry benchmarks!
2️⃣ Product Designer 🎨 The focus is on "simplifying complex technologies"! This is not about showing off your skills, but rather about creating a user experience that is "so intuitive that even a novice can get started." Hide the hardcore logic of blockchain and proxy payments within a smooth interaction. Design wizards who understand users and Web3, come take a look~
3️⃣ Blockchain Infrastructure Engineer 🔧 The heavy-duty position in the infrastructure field! You need to build a "powerful and scalable" underlying architecture, directly providing core systems that power "proxy payments." If you are a tech guru obsessed with distributed systems and scalability, this opportunity allows you to build something that supports the entire ecosystem!
What strikes me most is the recruitment philosophy—"Passion for innovation, ownership, and building important things" 🔥 This is not about just passing time; you can truly participate in the process of "doing big things." Opportunities to control your work's value are rare in the crypto circle!
Eligible candidates, don’t hesitate, just go for it! Everyone is also welcome to chat in the comments; does anyone know about the Falcon team? Let’s discuss the company's technical atmosphere~
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In this wave, I need to find a position to buy; if it reaches 84000, I will buy some BTC first.
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$PIPPIN Last night, I placed a long bet on a high-stakes game, setting a 20x profit target. In the middle of the night, it peaked at 0.38, surged to about 10x, and after a pullback, it hit the stop loss. This is not a one-sided market; actually, both going long and short can work. The key to profitability depends on control, specifically the management of profit-taking and stop-loss! {future}(PIPPINUSDT)