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DeFi100: the $32 million crypto scam

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The website read: “We scammed you guys, and you can’t do sh*t about it”

This weekend, a cryptocurrency analyst tweeted that the DeFi100 crypto was running a $32 million scam. Since then, the website and inflammatory message have been taken down. The website reads: “Oops, looks like that page is lost” at the time of writing.

The native token of DeFi100, the D100, slipped 25% in valuation since the hacking news. 

Are DeFi100 scammers or hacking victims?

The people behind DeFi100 called claims of a scam “false” and “baseless” in a recent tweet. DeFi100 says the website was hacked.

They added: “The highest market cap project ever had was less than $2 million” and the “project never held any investors funds”.

“Total tokens sold during IDO were 750,000 at $0.80 per token.”

DeFi100 has still not put out a statement on the incident. 

“The rumours of stealing $32 million are absolutely false and baseless. We reiterate it again that we have not made any exit.”

Defi 100 on Twitter

DeFi may be a ‘rug pull’ scam

Crypto experts call this type of scam a “rug pull.” Coin Market Cap says this is where “developers of a project abandon it and disappear with investor funds.”

The Twitter user who originally posted about the scam also warned their followers that they expect more of such instances to happen:

Never invest in projects that are very new, with anonymous teams, made as memes, and have a lack of real utility. Stay safe everyone!”

Do we need to be more aware of crypto scams?

This comes after another scam targeting cryptocurrency investors. The new hack targets people interested in crypto by faking celebrity giveaways. Among these celebrities is Telsa CEO Elon Musk.

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has reported a jump in complaints about cryptocurrency fraud.

Natasha is an Associate Producer at ticker NEWS with a Bachelor of arts from Monash University. She has previously worked at Sky News Australia and Monash University as an Online Content Producer.

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Apple set to unveil budget iPhone 17e, new iPads and low-cost MacBook

Apple’s Tim Cook announces major product reveals this week, highlighting budget iPhone 17e, new iPads, and low-cost MacBook.

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Apple’s Tim Cook announces major product reveals this week, highlighting budget iPhone 17e, new iPads, and low-cost MacBook.


Apple Inc. CEO Tim Cook has confirmed a major week of product announcements kicking off Monday morning, building momentum toward a global “Apple Experience” event across New York, London and Shanghai. The tech giant is expected to spread its reveals across three days, fuelling speculation about its biggest refresh cycle yet.

Leading the buzz is the rumoured budget-friendly iPhone 17e, signalling Apple’s push to capture more price-conscious consumers without sacrificing performance. Two new iPads powered by advanced chips are also tipped to headline the lineup, pointing to stronger AI capabilities and faster processing speeds.

Rounding out the expected reveals is a low-cost 12.9-inch MacBook that’s already generating serious interest, alongside updated MacBook Pro models and a refreshed Mac Studio. It’s shaping up to be one of Apple’s most significant multi-product launches in recent years.

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Nvidia posts record revenue as AI fears shake investors

Nvidia’s £68.1 billion revenue, up 73%, raises investor concerns about AI’s impact and tech customers’ financial health.

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Nvidia’s £68.1 billion revenue, up 73%, raises investor concerns about AI’s impact and tech customers’ financial health.

Nvidia posted strong quarterly earnings, but Wall Street remained unimpressed, causing shares to fall 5%. Analysts point to investor concerns over AI dominance and a stalled $100 billion deal with OpenAI.

Experts discuss what factors in the earnings report failed to meet market expectations, including revenue projections and details around the Vera Rubin chip architecture. Competition from alternative chipmakers and scrutiny of hyperscaler cash flows are also shaping investor sentiment.

Despite recent setbacks, analysts remain cautiously bullish on Nvidia, highlighting long-term AI potential and the company’s dominant position in the chip market.

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Meta launches lawsuits over alleged scam advertising operations

Meta targets scam advertising networks in Brazil, China, and Vietnam, intensifying its crackdown on scams across its platforms.

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Meta targets scam advertising networks in Brazil, China, and Vietnam, intensifying its crackdown on scams across its platforms.

Social media giant Meta has launched aggressive legal action targeting alleged scam operations using its platforms. The company has filed lawsuits against four advertising networks based in Brazil, China and Vietnam.

Meta has also issued cease and desist letters to eight marketing consultants accused of helping clients bypass the platform’s enforcement systems. The move signals a tougher stance on organised scam activity operating at scale.

While no criminal charges have been laid, Meta says it is doubling down on efforts to protect users and restore trust across its platforms as scam activity continues to rise globally.

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