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Centra Tech is a high-profile fraudulent ICO scam in the cryptocurrency space that shocked the industry from 2017 to 2018, deceiving investors out of $25 million to $33.8 million through celebrity endorsements and a complete fake facade.

The scam was orchestrated by Ray Trapani, Sohrab Sharma, and Robert Farkas. They fabricated a CEO named "Michael Edwards," claiming he had twenty years of banking experience and held an MBA from Harvard, with a photo that was actually of Trapani's grandfather; they falsely claimed that the company had partnerships with giants like Visa and MasterCard, enabling the launch of debit cards for cryptocurrency that could be used for offline purchases, even forging licenses for fund transfers and other qualifications, while copying other companies' websites to create a professional image to gain investors' trust.

The project team spent heavily to enlist celebrities, with former boxing champion Floyd Mayweather declaring to his 8 million fans that he had invested in the project, and music producer DJ Khaled also participating in the promotion. The endorsements from these celebrities significantly increased the project's credibility, and in the fervent atmosphere of the 2017 cryptocurrency market, its ICO (Initial Coin Offering) quickly raised substantial funds, while the project team never disclosed that they paid the celebrities for promotion.

As the media questioned the authenticity of the executives' identities, and investors saw no actual products, the scam gradually collapsed. After the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission intervened and launched an investigation, it was found that the project had no real partnerships or products. Founder Robert Farkas was arrested while preparing to board a flight to leave the country, and the remaining masterminds were also captured one after another. Ultimately, Trapani was sentenced to 8 years in prison and ordered to pay over $2.6 million in restitution, Sharma was required to pay $37.7 million, and Farkas also pleaded guilty and went to prison. The involved celebrity endorsers also paid settlements for illegal promotions.

This case became one of the early significant fraud prosecutions in the cryptocurrency field, pushing regulatory agencies to strengthen their scrutiny of ICOs. In 2024, the scam was turned into a documentary titled "Bitconned" by Netflix, where mastermind Trapani candidly recounted his involvement in the fraud, becoming a cautionary tale for investors.

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Family! I just came across The Block's latest report, and BRN research director Timothy Misir has directly exposed the current state of the crypto market——this wave of ETF funds is not about "comprehensive risk reduction", but rather selective positioning!🎯

In simple terms: institutions haven't fled, they just changed the direction of their money bags～ Bitcoin (BTC) has indeed been a bit "lying flat" recently, but altcoins have been quietly accumulating!💰 This is not a small signal; it's concrete evidence that the market is releasing early signs of recovery!

However, don't rush in too quickly; Misir also stated some harsh truths:

• The number of active addresses has stabilized, and the transaction volume is rising, indicating that the market is slowly "recovering"

• But! We are still far from a truly healthy market; the core missing element is confidence! Right now, everyone is still observing, afraid to fully enter the market

This week is even more crucial, dubbed the "macro binary week"⚠️ All traders are waiting for the results of the FOMC meeting on Wednesday——after all, the expectations for interest rate cuts are now at their peak, and the weak ADP employment data and declining consumer confidence are adding fuel to the fire for rate cuts. But on the other hand, American households are both pessimistic and willing to borrow money (consumer credit has reached a record high), making the demand outlook a complete mess, and no one dares to gamble on the direction～

To summarize: the market isn't cooling down; it's "grinding the bottom and accumulating power". Altcoins have moved first, but BTC is still waiting for signals. The FOMC meeting on Wednesday is the biggest variable of the week! Do you think there will be an immediate rebound after the meeting, or will it continue to consolidate? Drop your thoughts in the comments～👇
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12.8 Cryptocurrency Market: The Double Dragon Tests the Bottom and Encounters Resistance, the Key Interval Defense Battle Begins!

This morning, the cryptocurrency market welcomed a long-awaited warmth, with Bitcoin (BTC) testing the bottom at $87,688 before a V-shaped rebound, briefly reaching $91,720, currently oscillating above $90,000; Ethereum (ETH) showed even more resilience, surging over 8% to $3,150 after a dip to $2,907, now retreating to around $3,070. Both leading cryptocurrencies have simultaneously exhibited a deep V trend. However, behind the excitement, the divergence between bulls and bears is intensifying, and the market has not escaped the oscillation pattern.

Mainstream cryptocurrencies show a mixed performance: BNB rose 0.68% to $890.15, SUI surged against the trend by 3.45%, leading the top 20 cryptocurrencies; while XMR and HYPE fell over 3%, BCH dropped 2.10%, TRX decreased by 1.75%, and some altcoins continued their adjustment trend. From a funding perspective, after a total liquidation of $114 million across the network yesterday, buying pressure entered at key support levels, but the rebound trading volume has not shown explosive growth and remains in a "breakthrough watch" state.

Technically, we are entering a critical game period: BTC is currently stuck in the oscillation box between $87,000 and $92,000, with the upper level of $91,500-$92,000 being a strong short-term resistance, and the lower level of $88,000-$87,500 acting as the bull's lifeline. The daily potential "ascending wedge" pattern suggests that volatility will increase; ETH, while stabilizing above the psychological barrier of $3,000, faces clear resistance at $3,150-$3,180, and the 4-hour MACD shows a top divergence, necessitating caution regarding insufficient rebound momentum leading to a pullback.

This week's Federal Reserve FOMC meeting will become a watershed moment for the market, combined with uncertainties regarding the new U.S. government's regulatory policies, the pace of institutional capital entry is slowing. In terms of operations, it is recommended to reduce trading frequency and closely monitor key price levels: BTC breaking above $92,000 can be followed with light positions, while breaking below $87,500 requires timely stop-loss; ETH should focus on the effectiveness of the $3,000 support, and consider increasing positions above $3,150.

The cryptocurrency market's volatility never ceases, and oscillation is a process of filtering out the patient. Maintain the risk control bottom line, avoid chasing highs and cutting lows, and wait for the trend to clarify before striking hard is far more reliable than blindly gambling in chaos
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I'm not a storyteller—

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I've witnessed 10,000x returns, and I've also experienced total wipeout.

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From the Ordi 10,000x legend

to Atomicals, neiro, Moodeng

I'm not a storyteller—

I'm a participant, a builder.

And now,

I'm investing my time in things the whole world needs:

🌍 Educational Philanthropy

🔗 Real-world Blockchain Applications

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This is just the beginning.

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🔔 Thank you to the first 1000 followers!

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