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DeFi100: the $32 million crypto scam

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4 years ago

May 24, 2021

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.

BREAKING: DeFi100 coin exit scams, and runs away with $32 million in investors funds.

Website is now updated with the message “We scammed you guys, and you can’t do shit about it” pic.twitter.com/uyeYUDgbwo
— Mr. Whale (@CryptoWhale) May 22, 2021

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

2/2 Yes, our investors faced huge losses as project failed to achieve what we hoped for. But there is no exit scam and we are still working on finding a way to bring the project back on its feet.
— DEFI100 (@DEFI100) May 23, 2021

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.

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Nvidia to build AI supercomputers in the U.S. for first time

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Nvidia invests $500 billion in U.S. AI supercomputers, shifting production to Texas to strengthen supply chains and boost domestic growth amid rising tariffs and national tech pressures.

Nvidia to build AI supercomputers in the U.S. for the first time — a $500 billion move that could redefine the global tech industry.

With new tariffs on imports from China and Taiwan, the chip giant is shifting production to Texas, partnering with Foxconn and Wistron.

Nvidia says the decision will strengthen its supply chain and boost domestic economic growth.

The announcement comes amid growing pressure to secure national tech infrastructure and reduce reliance on Asia. How will this impact jobs, prices, and America’s AI ambitions?

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‘Stuck in the past’: Has Apple lost its edge?

Apple, once an innovator, faces criticism for stale updates and designs, prompting comparisons to 1980s IBM and calls for Tim Cook’s departure.

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OpenAI explores social network to rival Elon Musk

OpenAI is considering a social network to rival Musk’s X, spurred by the success of its new image-generation feature.

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OpenAI is considering a social network to rival Musk’s X, spurred by the success of its new image-generation feature.

In Short

OpenAI is considering creating a social network to compete with Elon Musk’s X and Meta’s Instagram, following high demand for its new image-generation tool.

The company has raised $40 billion in funding and is facing increased server demands, prompting efforts to temporarily limit the tool’s usage.

OpenAI is contemplating the development of a social network to rival Elon Musk’s X and Meta’s Instagram, according to an informed source.

This initiative is reportedly in the early stages and has emerged following the success of OpenAI’s latest image-generation tool, which has stressed the company’s servers.

The announcement was first reported by The Verge, while OpenAI has chosen not to comment on the matter.

Image-generation

In March, OpenAI launched its new image-generation feature designed to create various visual content, including diagrams, infographics, and logos. This tool also enables users to produce artistic renditions from their uploaded images.

Recently, images generated by this feature have gained significant traction on social media, with OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman recently using one for his profile photo on X. Altman noted the overwhelming popularity has led to increased server demands.

He mentioned that the company is currently looking to limit the feature’s usage temporarily while they enhance its efficiency.

The generative AI sector is highly competitive, particularly with the involvement of Musk’s xAI, which recently acquired X. The relationship between Altman and Musk has become contentious, particularly surrounding OpenAI’s move to become a for-profit entity.