🔔 Monthly Community Recap: March 2025

• 03/01/25: Skype Shutting Down
Microsoft announced that Skype will end on May 5, 2025, shifting users to Teams Free amid competition, with subnoscriptions lasting until April 3, 2025. [Read More]

• 03/06/25: Trump’s Bitcoin Bombshell
President Trump greenlit a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve via executive order, stocked with seized BTC—altcoins snubbed. [Read More]

• 03/08/25: Telegram Privacy Alert
Telegram now displays the country linked to your phone number—even if your number is set to private. [Read More]

• 03/09/25: Avoid Makes A Return
After a sudden halt in operations, @avoid is back! The channel, known for keeping the community safe from scams, has returned, picking up right where it left off. [Read More]

• 03/11/25: Telegram’s Paywall Play
A new Telegram update allows premium users to charge stars for DM's. [Read More]

• 03/11/25: Alleged: Telegram Moderators Bribed For Bans?
Recent reports suggest that a group of Telegram moderators were doxxed after allegedly accepting bribes to enforce bans across the platform. [Read More]

• 03/14/25: Stock Market’s $1.3T Party
U.S. stocks soared $1.3 trillion in a day, best of 2025. Crypto whales eye the spillover, normies just flex gains. [Read More]

• 03/15/25: Durov Allowed To Leave France Following Arrest
Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of social messaging app Telegram, has been allowed to fly home to Dubai as French authorities continue their unprecedented case against him. [Read More]

• 03/19/25: 1 Billion Telegram Users!
Telegram now has significantly over 1 billion monthly active users, becoming the second most popular messaging app in the world. [Read More]

• 03/31/25: Bitcoin's Price Action
​In March 2025, Bitcoin (BTC) experienced notable volatility. The month began with BTC opening at approximately $84,400. Early in the month, it surged to a high of around $95,000 on March 3. However, the price declined to a low near $76,600 on March 11. Following this dip, Bitcoin recovered, reaching approximately $87,735 by March 25. The month concluded with BTC stabilizing at about $83,400 on March 31. The average trading price for March was roughly $83,000.

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🚨 BREAKING: Lion Exit Scams $135,000+!

Lion, known on Telegram as @lock (now deleted), has exit scammed what's estimated to be over $135,000+, across multiple deals.

The largest deal was a $135,000 fiat-to-crypto exchange, where the sender wired fiat expecting crypto in return. But once the funds were sent, Lion went completely silent. No crypto was delivered, and shortly after, his Telegram account vanished.

However, insider sources suggest this may not have gone the way Lion planned. It's believed the incoming $135,000 wire triggered a bank freeze, likely due to AML (Anti-Money Laundering) protocols. Unable to verify or provide documentation, Lion may have lost access to the funds entirely — effectively getting cucked by the bank.

Now, instead of owning up or resolving the issue, he’s chosen to disappear, leaving the victim hanging — and with no choice but to file federal wire fraud charges.

Even if this started as a deal gone wrong, it looks like Lion used the situation to scam others while he could. Multiple reports have surfaced over the past 48 hours.

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📉 Telegram Stars Scam Hits Users Hard!

A massive scam involving Telegram’s in-app currency, Stars, has rocked the platform, with users reporting significant losses due to a flood of counterfeit Stars and gifts. Scammers are exploiting this by:
1. Selling Telegram Stars and gifts on third-party platforms.
2. Requesting a refund through the App Store.
3. Telegram deducts the stars from the victim’s balance.

Estimates suggest that between 20 to 30 million counterfeit Stars entered circulation with One seller on FunPay making $50,000 in just a week, even collecting 5,000 positive reviews. Telegram has since initiated a mass refund process to address the issue, but the damage has already been done for many.

The exploit has affected thousands of users, with losses reaching thousands of dollars. The community expresses frustration and warns against third-party Star transactions, advocating for official platforms only.

While Telegram is working to clean up the mess, the platform has yet to release an official statement.

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Cracked.to Returns as Cracked.sh After Seizure 🆕

On January 29, 2025, Cracked.to was seized in the international law enforcement operation dubbed Operation Talent, alongside several other platforms. The site went offline without warning, sparking speculation about the extent of the breach.

Now, a few months later, Cracked has resurfaced under a new domain: Cracked.sh. In an official statement, the administration confirmed the site is back online using a backup dated January 25, 2025.

They reassured users that although servers were encrypted during the seizure, law enforcement did not gain access to user data, posts, or passwords. Users are still advised to take precautionary measures like changing passwords or deleting private messages.

👥 Cracked.sh is now operated by Liars, a long-time staff member, following structural changes after the seizure.

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❌ eXch.cx Shuts Down

eXch.cx, the no-KYC crypto swap site known for anonymous BTC, ETH, and XMR trades, is shutting down on May 1, 2025. Swaps will stop a day earlier, on April 30.

The platform recently made headlines after being linked to the Lazarus Group’s $35M ETH laundering from the February Bybit hack. While the team didn’t say why they’re closing, many are pointing to regulatory pressure following that incident.

In a final move, eXch is donating 50 BTC to open-source privacy projects—excluding anything written in Java, JavaScript, Go, or C#, which sparked mixed reactions.

The shutdown follows a broader trend: 36 unlicensed exchanges were closed by Kazakhstan in March, and others like DMM Bitcoin and OKX Nigeria have also gone down recently. eXch handled $2B+ in 2024 alone—its closure hits hard for the privacy crowd.

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🔔 Monthly Community Recap: April 2025

• 04/02/25: Lion Exit Scams $135,000+!
Lion, known on Telegram as @lock (now deleted), has exit scammed what's estimated to be over $135,000+, across multiple deals. [Read More]

• 04/03/25: Telegram Stars Scam Exposed
Scammers flooded Telegram with fake Stars, duping users out of millions through a refund exploit. [Read More]

• 04/10/25: Cracked.to Returns After Seizure
Cracked has resurfaced under a new domain: Cracked.sh. In an official statement, the administration confirmed the site is back online using a backup dated January 25, 2025. [Read More]

04/14/25: 4chan.org Hacked and Taken Offline
A hacker from soyjak.party exploited a PDF upload vulnerability, breaching 4chan’s servers, source code, and database. The site displayed "U GOT HACKED" before shutting down. [Read More]

04/15/25: Breachforums.st Outage — DDoS or Law Enforcement?
The Dark Storm Team claimed responsibility for a DDoS attack that took BreachForums offline. The site briefly resurfaced at breached.fi, but continued attacks and internal issues hindered its relaunch. Rumors of an FBI seizure and the arrest of IntelBroker remain unconfirmed. [Read More]

• 04/17/25: eXch.cx Announces Shutdown!
eXch, a controversial crypto exchange known for its no-KYC policy and privacy-focused transactions, announced it will cease operations on May 1, 2025, [Read More]

04/25/25: 4chan.org Returns Amid Struggles
After nearly two weeks offline, 4chan resumed operations under strained conditions. The /f/ board remains disabled due to .swf file risks, and financial woes persist, with the site citing insufficient funds for proper security updates. [Read More]

​• 04/30/25: Bitcoin's Price Action
In April 2025, Bitcoin (BTC) demonstrated a strong recovery from March's volatility. The month began with BTC trading around $83,000. It reached a monthly low of approximately $74,500 on April 8. Subsequently, Bitcoin experienced a steady ascent, culminating in a monthly high of about $95,600 on April 25. The month concluded with BTC closing at approximately $94,200 on April 30. The average closing price for April was around $86,448. ​

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Bitcoin Surpasses Amazon in Market Value 📈

Bitcoin has officially overtaken Amazon, becoming the 5th largest asset in the world by market cap.

This milestone marks a major step forward for cryptocurrency, as Bitcoin climbs the global asset rankings—now sitting just behind giants like Apple and Microsoft.

The rise reflects growing institutional interest and investor confidence in Bitcoin as a long-term store of value.

🪙 1 BTC = $103,000
💰 Market Cap: $2.05 Trillion

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🚩 As many of you saw, @Sector was wrongfully banned yesterday. After speaking with Durov, we were back up and running within just 5 hours.

However, we lost nearly 1,000 subscribers during the downtime — so if you were affected, make sure to rejoin: t.me/sector

Thank you all for the continued support. We’ll be hosting a huge giveaway to celebrate once we hit 10,000 subscribers!

— SECTOR 🐸

Bitcoin has officially smashed its all-time high — now trading at $111,456 as of May 22, 2025...

💸 BTC is King!

🔤 The Most Expensive Semi Username?

The Telegram username @Middlemen has been sold by @Middleman owners, @cold and @fame, to @spider for what's said to be around $150,000.

However, this handle comes with some history. Back in 2023, @Middlemen was owned by @Laugh, a long-term middleman in the space. He decided to auction his handle on fragment.com to convert it into a collectible (NFT) username. During the auction, the TON blockchain experienced major issues and downtime. As a result, Laugh lost the handle, and the auction ended for just $42—far below its true market value.

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🚀 Grok AI X Telegram

Telegram has agreed to a one-year partnership to implement Grok into Telegram!

Telegram reportedly bagged $300M in cash plus 50% of all xAI subnoscription revenue in the deal.

Could we see Elon on Telegram in the near future? 🎁

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🔔 Monthly Community Recap: May 2025

• 05/08/25: Bitcoin Surpasses Amazon in Market Value
Bitcoin has officially overtaken Amazon, becoming the 5th largest asset in the world by market cap. [Read More]

• 05/11/25: Coinbase Hack Exposes 69,000+ Customer Accounts
Hackers bribe Coinbase support agents to steal data from 69,461 users, including names, IDs, and account balances, demanding $20M in ransom. Coinbase refuses payment, offers a $20M bounty, and faces $180M-$400M in costs. [Read More]

• 05/13/25: Telegram Shuts Down $35B Crypto Black Markets
Telegram bans thousands of accounts tied to Haowang and Xinbi Guarantee, dismantling marketplaces linked to $35 billion in illicit crypto transactions, including money laundering and scams. [Read More]

• 05/19/25: Telegram Crypto Project Co-Founder Arrested for Fraud
Vladimir Smerkis, co-founder of Telegram-based Blum, arrested in Moscow for alleged $15M fraud, shaking user trust in Telegram’s crypto Mini Apps ecosystem. [Read More]

• 05/21/25: The Most Expensive Semi Username?
The Telegram username @Middlemen has been sold by @Middleman owners, @cold and @fame, to @spider for what's said to be around $150,000. [Read More]

• 05/22/25: Bitcoin All-Time-High
Bitcoin has officially smashed its all-time high — now trading at $111,456 as of May 22, 2025.. [Read More]

05/27/25: Grok AI X Telegram
Telegram has agreed to a one-year partnership to implement Grok into Telegram!. [Read More]

05/27/25: Trump Media Announces $2.5B Bitcoin Investment
Trump Media & Technology Group (Truth Social’s parent) secures $2.5B to build a “Bitcoin Treasury,” integrating crypto into its ecosystem to counter financial institution discrimination. [Read More]

05/28/25: Telegram Raises $1.7B in Bonds
Telegram issues $1.7B in 5-year bonds at 9%, maturing June 2030, with $950M of 2026 bonds exchanged. Strong demand from investors like BlackRock surpasses the $1.5B target. [Read More]

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📱 X LAUNCHES "XCHAT": TELEGRAM RIVAL?

Elon Musk just rolled out XChat, a new messaging system on X, supposedly packed with privacy-focused features and "Bitcoin style" encryption.

Key Features:
• End-to-End Encryption: Built with the kind of encryption used in crypto wallets, promising top-tier security.
• Vanishing Messages: Messages that disappear after a set time.
• File Sharing & Calls: Send any file type and make audio/video calls without a phone number, across all platforms.
• Rust-Powered: A new architecture using Rust for speed and safety, rolling out to premium users this week (if no scaling issues).

The Catch: Some question the “Bitcoin-style” encryption claim. Bitcoin doesn’t use encryption for transactions, only signing. XChat’s closed-source nature has sparked trust concerns.

Will it deliver on privacy and potentially rival Telegram? 🤔

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🚨 BREAKING: CoinMarketCap Compromised

CoinMarketCap’s frontend appears to have been compromised. The site is currently prompting users to connect their wallets.

Do not interact. Stay safe and spread the word.

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🔔 Monthly Community Recap: June 2025

• 06/01/25: Ritual Banned on OGUser.com [Read More]

• 06/02/25: BitPro Exchange Hit by $11.5M Exploit
Taiwan-based crypto exchange BitPro confirmed an $11.5 million loss from a security breach, affecting hot wallets on Ethereum, Tron, Solana, and Polygon. Funds were moved to DEXs and laundered via Tornado Cash. [Read More]

• 06/03/25: X Launches "XChat"
Elon Musk just rolled out XChat, a new messaging system on X, supposedly packed with privacy-focused features and "Bitcoin-style" encryption. [Read More]

• 06/04/25: BidenCash Dark Web Marketplace Seized
The dark web marketplace, with 117,000+ users and $17M in crypto revenue, trafficked 15M stolen cards. The FBI announced the takedown on X, sparking discussions on crypto crime. [Read More]

• 06/04/25: Binance Faces $87M Tax Evasion Fine in India
Binance was fined $87 million by India’s Enforcement Directorate for violating anti-money laundering laws, marking a significant regulatory blow to the crypto exchange’s operations in the region. [Read More]

• 06/15/25: Telegram’s TON Blockchain Hits 1B Transactions
The Open Network (TON), tied to Telegram, surpassed 1 billion transactions, fueled by Mini Apps and decentralized finance growth, solidifying its role in crypto ecosystems. [Read More]

• 06/18/25: Nobitex Exchange Hacked for $90M - $100M, Services Begin Recovery
Iran’s largest crypto exchange, Nobitex, was hit by a $90M-$100M hack on June 18, with pro-Israel group Gonjeshke Darande claiming responsibility, alleging sanctions evasion ties. [Read More]

• 06/20/25: CoinMarketCap Compromised
CoinMarketCap’s frontend appears to have been compromised. The site is currently prompting users to connect their wallets. [Read More]

• 06/25/25: Crypto Hackers Steal $1.4B in Q2 2025
Crypto scams and hacks surged, with $1.4 billion stolen in Q2, including a $200M exploit on a DeFi protocol. Phishing and rug pulls remained top threats. [Read More]

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⚠️ XSS.IS Forum Seized by Authorities

Russia’s largest cybercrime forum, xss.is, has reportedly been taken down in a coordinated federal operation. Visitors are now greeted with a federal seizure banner. xss.is was one of the longest-running markets for exploits, malware, and hacking services.

🔍 Background:
• XSS (formerly DaMa) has been a central hub for Russian-speaking cybercriminals since 2018.
• Known for exploit sales, credential dumps, malware-as-a-service, and brokering ransomware deals.
• It hosted high-profile threat actors and was one of the few surviving forums post-RaidForums & BreachForums shutdowns.

ℹ️ Details:
• The domain now displays a Russian government seizure notice, allegedly from the FSB or Ministry of Internal Affairs.
• Admins and core users are rumored to have been arrested, though this is still unconfirmed.
• Telegram chatter and underground sources say credentials and user data may have been seized.

💬 Will this lead to more takedowns… or just more decentralization?

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🚨 BREAKING: Security Warning

Ledger’s CTO has issued an urgent warning about a large-scale supply chain attack.

• A compromised NPM account has pushed malicious packages (already downloaded over 1B times) that can swap crypto addresses on the fly to steal funds.
• This potentially impacts the entire JavaScript ecosystem and the broader crypto community.

⚠️ What you should do:

Hardware wallet users: Double-check every transaction before signing.

Software wallet users: Avoid making on-chain transactions until further notice.

Stay cautious and protect your funds.

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