Crypto Detective’s Shocking Drama: Did He Pull a Rug or Just Trip Over It? 🤔

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So, this week, our favorite crypto sleuth, ZachXBT, found himself in a bit of a pickle—like a jar of pickles that someone forgot to put in the fridge. He’s been accused of pulling a rug on a memecoin, which is ironic because that’s literally what he’s been doing for a living: exposing rug pulls. Talk about a plot twist! 🎭

ZachXBT has built a reputation as the Sherlock Holmes of the crypto world, sniffing out scammers and helping government agencies track down fraudsters like a bloodhound on a scent. His work was even cited by the United Nations Security Council. Yes, you heard that right! The UN is taking notes from a guy who probably spends too much time in his pajamas. 🕵️‍♂️

But here’s the kicker: Zach’s been feeling a little underappreciated lately. Apparently, the crypto security community is not exactly rolling in dough, and when he pulled liquidity from a memecoin on January 21, the internet exploded with accusations of him being the very scammer he usually hunts down. Talk about a case of mistaken identity! 😱

Rug Pull Drama: The Sequel

Now, let’s break this down. A rug pull is when developers ghost a token like it’s a bad Tinder date. But this memecoin? It was sketchy from the get-go, like a free sample at a questionable food truck. It was a gift from anonymous creators, probably hoping to ride Zach’s coattails to legitimacy. Classic move! 🎁

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Zach, in his defense, claims the uproar is just a bunch of salty influencers he previously called out for scamming their followers. He told CryptoMoon:

“The allegations mostly come from influencers I posted about previously for dumping on followers with tokens they were paid to promote.”

So, what went down? Here’s the juicy scoop:

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Then came Zach’s own memecoin drama. “People claimed the token was created to support me, so I sold a portion of those tokens I was gifted,” he explained. It’s like getting a gift card to a store you hate and then selling it for cash. Genius or greedy? You decide! 🤷‍♀️

In a world where reputations can change faster than a meme goes viral, Zach’s decision to cash in raised eyebrows. Was he reclaiming his due or just slipping on a banana peel of bad judgment? 🍌

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“From my perspective, what Zach did is completely correct,” said blockchain investigator SomaXBT. “They didn’t send him any pumped tokens like TRUMP or DOGE — they pumped that token using his name, and he simply took the profit.”

But wait, there’s more! Some folks speculated that Zach might have been behind the token’s creation. He quickly denied it, saying:

“All I wish to clarify is I did not promote the coin to my followers at all anywhere and do not know who created the token.”

Even Vitalik Gets Gifts

Memecoins are like that friend who only shows up when there’s free food. They rarely serve a purpose beyond fueling wild speculation. But sometimes, they’re used to show appreciation for crypto legends. Take Vitalik Buterin, for example. His wallet is like a charity box for unsolicited token donations. He’s basically the Santa Claus of crypto! 🎅

Buterin has said he’ll donate any unsolicited tokens to charity. So, if you’re feeling generous, just remember: he’s not your personal ATM! 💰

Is ZachXBT Retiring? Not So Fast!

Recently, Zach’s social media activity has sparked rumors that he might be hanging up his detective hat. But let’s be real—after years of chasing down scammers, he’s not just going to cash out and retire to a beach somewhere. Or is he? 🏖️

His investigations have earned him some enemies, and his X account is under constant surveillance. “Scammers will always try to tarnish his reputation as revenge,” said Mikko Ohtamaa, founder of an algorithmic trading firm. Sounds like a soap opera, doesn’t it? 🎭

For now, Zach is still in the game. On January 23, he shared a video exposing a scammer, and on January 24, he warned “newbie degens” about rising scams targeting X accounts. Because nothing says “I’m not retiring” like a good old-fashioned warning! 🚨

“Zach isn’t retiring with that $4 million. He’s still committed to working hard and adding value,” said SomaXBT. So, folks, buckle up! The crypto drama is just getting started! 🎢

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2025-01-24 18:59