Crypto Shakeup: Inside Lab’s Hidden 95% Token Takeover Exposed by ZachXBT!

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LAB insiders tighten grip as ZachXBT rips into exchange-fueled token game

Blockchain researcher ZachXBT claims the LAB project ran a manipulative scheme that harmed regular investors. He alleges that those involved kept control of over 95% of the project’s tokens while others suffered losses.

  • ZachXBT accused the LAB project and founder Vova Sadkov of concealing token distribution data and manipulating supply.
  • The on-chain investigator claimed insiders likely control more than 95% of LAB tokens while retail investors remain unaware of the real circulation.
  • The allegations also include changed lock-up terms, unpaid marketing fees, and suspicious exchange-related token movements worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

Despite concerns about unclear information regarding how tokens are distributed and potential insider deals, ChainCatcher reports that the project’s total potential value has jumped to around $6 billion.

The accusations involve the creators of LAB, Vova Sadkov and Mark, who also worked on the Eesee project. Researcher ZachXBT claims they didn’t adequately explain how the LAB tokens were distributed, and that people connected to the project and related market makers held a large amount of the available tokens. ZachXBT also alleges that recently, wallets linked to these insiders removed over 100 million LAB tokens from exchanges, which is worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

ZachXBT also claims the project unexpectedly extended the period investors had to wait before selling their tokens – from three months to nine. At the same time, they allegedly gave special advantages to prominent social media influencers and large investors. The report suggests some influencers were asked to promote the project in return for better access to tokens and favorable financial terms.

ZachXBT calls for exchange investigation

A blockchain investigator has called on cryptocurrency exchanges to look into trading connected to LAB and possibly freeze any funds that look suspicious. According to a ChainCatcher report about the effects of ZachXBT’s research, the investigator also cautioned that when a small number of people hold a large amount of a token, it can make it easier to artificially inflate or crash the price.

ZachXBT cautioned against betting against the token, explaining that a large percentage of it is held by insiders, which could actually lead to a price surge that hurts those betting against it. This warning is similar to concerns he voiced when the RAVE token collapsed, where he claimed insiders held 90-95% of the tokens before a massive sell-off wiped out billions in value, as reported previously.

The recent issues surrounding LAB are the latest in a series of investigations involving ZachXBT this year. He previously accused Circle of not blocking over $420 million in suspicious transactions using its USDC stablecoin, as reported by crypto.news. Crypto.news also covered his concerns about the launch of cryptocurrency tokens based on religious themes.

LAB hasn’t officially addressed the recent claims, but this situation will probably lead to closer examination of how crypto tokens are distributed, how exchanges are regulated, and whether anyone is unfairly using inside information in the crypto market.

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2026-05-14 15:40