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😈 ICO Frauds Explained - The Consequences: Prison Time and Investor Losses - Pt. 2 🟠 In the end, the scam blew up spectacularly. As soon as authorities investigated, it all came crashing down. Founders Robert Farkas, Sohrab Sharma, and Raymond Trapani were sentenced to prison, facing years behind bars for fraud and restitution payments. Investors? They were left holding the bag, watching their supposed “revolutionary investment” go up in smoke. 🟠 The Centra Tech disaster highlights one glaring lesson: in the crypto world, be skeptical of anything that glitters. Fake claims, celebrity endorsements, and elaborate tales of technology partnerships are red flags of a potential scam. ICO frauds thrive on hype and trust—don’t be the next one to learn the hard way. ➡️CRYPTO ROAST

😈 ICO Frauds Explained: the Centra Tech Scam and the Gullible Investors Who Fell for It - Pt. 1 🟠 Ah, ICO fraud - a game where slick talkers dangle the promise of revolutionary blockchain projects, convincing everyone from Wall Street to your favorite celebrity that this coin will change the world (or at least make you filthy rich). 🟠 A classic? The infamous Centra Tech fiasco, where a band of scammers conned investors out of $25 million with a cocktail of fake promises, forged partnerships, and a lineup of imaginary executives. How Centra Tech Fooled Investors: The Ingredients of a Perfect Scam 🟠 Picture it: 2017, the height of crypto mania, and Centra Tech promises a miracle — a “crypto debit card” that works on the Visa and Mastercard networks, letting you spend crypto anywhere. Too good to be true? Absolutely, but they pushed every “trust me, bro” button possible. First, they claimed partnerships with Visa and Mastercard, which never existed. 🟠 Then, they invented a lineup of executives, complete with fake LinkedIn profiles and fancy titles. But the cherry on top? Celebrity endorsements! Floyd Mayweather and DJ Khaled promoted Centra Tech, adding a star-studded glamour that made even the skeptics give it a second look. Show some reaction, and Part 2 is coming soon! 👇🏻 ➡️CRYPTO ROAST

2️⃣ The Evolution of Cryptojacking: How Coinhive’s “Genius” Plan Created the World’s Most Annoying Cyber Plague - Pt. 2 🟠 As cryptojacking spread, hackers cranked up the sneakiness: fileless mining, memory-based scripts, and the dreaded “drive-by mining” – which basically hijacked your CPU if you even looked at a website. 🟠 By the time Coinhive mercifully shut down in 2019 (God bless them for finally getting a clue), the damage was done. Corporate networks, cloud systems, even critical infrastructure were swarmed by cryptojackers, draining power and causing chaos. 🟠 Today, Coinhive’s “legacy” lives on as copycat scripts still lurk across the internet, reminding us all to double-check our security settings and never underestimate what a “harmless” script might do when left in the wrong hands. Leave a 👍 if you liked this story! See you soon with another Crypto Roast! ➡️CRYPTO ROAST

☠️ The Evolution of Cryptojacking: How Coinhive’s “Genius” Plan Created the World’s Most Annoying Cyber Plague 🟠 Once upon a time in 2017, Coinhive had a “brilliant” idea: why not ditch ads and let website visitors’ CPUs quietly mine Monero instead? Great for web owners, a silent nightmare for users’ processors. 🟠 It seemed harmless until hackers gleefully turned it into a free-for-all. Coinhive scripts soon infested the web like an unwanted pest, popping up in hacked sites, browser extensions, and ads. 🟠 “Welcome to the internet,” where suddenly every click meant unknowingly joining a Monero-mining sweatshop. Fancy Crypto Roast? Leave a reaction and next part is on the way! ➡️CRYPTO ROAST

😈 Crypto Queen, Human Meme? The $22M Scam You Can’t Help But Laugh At — Pt.3 🟠 So what’s next for Valeria? Probably a cell where her selfies will feature prison bars instead of beach sunsets. And honestly? It’s the justice we didn’t know we needed. The world doesn’t need more crypto “gurus,” and it certainly doesn’t need another scammer pretending to be one. 🟠 The case, which began in September 2023, is still in ongoing process. In December of 2024 she has been extended in custody for six more months due to a large-scale fraud case. The prosecutor claims all stolen property has not been yet identified and arrested. Do you believe she is deserving of her upcoming fate? ➡️CRYPTO ROAST

😈 Crypto Queen, Human Meme? The $22M Scam You Can’t Help But Laugh At — Pt.2 🟠 Reports suggest some of the $22M she stole may have funded the Ukrainian military — a plot twist worthy of Netflix. Victims aiming to dodge Russian banking restrictions ended up dodging their own savings instead. A Lesson for All Aspiring Scammers 🟠 If you’re going to scam people, at least have the decency to make it believable. Valeria’s scheme was about as subtle as a neon sign saying, “SEND ME YOUR MONEY, TRUST ME, I’M ON INSTAGRAM!” The flashy lifestyle, the suspicious promises, and the complete lack of tangible evidence? All red flags. Yet, people still fell for it. Why? Because scams, much like crypto, thrive on FOMO. Show some support, and the last part with Bitmama will be released ASAP! ➡️CRYPTO ROAST

😈 Crypto Queen or Crypto Clown? The $22M Scam You Can’t Help But Laugh At 🟠 Armed with a ring light, some rented yachts, and a flair for deception, this 24-year-old self-proclaimed “Crypto Queen” convinced followers she was a crypto genius with international offices. Instead, she ran off with their cash faster than you can say “blockchain.” If bad financial decisions were an Olympic sport, trusting Valeria would win gold. Fake It ‘Til You Scam It! 🟠 Valeria didn’t just dabble in deception; she excelled at it. With an online persona screaming “finance guru” and a few selfies in front of rented yachts, she convinced investors she was running a global crypto empire. Offices in Dubai, Monaco, Moscow, Serbia, and Turkey? Sure. All she really needed was a VPN and a whole lot of audacity. 🟠 Her boldest move? Offering victims a 1% bonus to transfer funds — basically a scam with supermarket rewards twist. Hit the like button, and the second part about what happened to her will be out soon! 👇 ➡️CRYPTO ROAST

3️⃣ Part 3. The NFT Round: “Not Scamming Anybody”? 🟠 Now, Floyd’s got yet another NFT project, which he’s promoting with about as much subtlety as a heavyweight title fight. His tagline? “I’m not scamming anybody.” Of course, the louder you insist, the more people wonder if maybe—just maybe—there’s a reason you have to keep saying it. 🟠 Mayweather’s crypto adventures have become a legendary, laughable saga. This guy can dodge punches in the ring, but outside it, his money-hungry schemes keep hitting the ropes. And the funniest part? Floyd keeps coming back, hoping this next NFT project will finally make people forget all the “misunderstandings” that came before. So, what’s next? Maybe Floyd should stick to boxing—at least there, he's actually undefeated. ➡️CRYPTO ROAST

2️⃣Part 2. The EthereumMax Soap Opera 🟠 Mayweather, not one to learn from past mistakes, jumped headfirst into promoting EthereumMax, a cryptocurrency that sounded like it was created by someone trying too hard to be innovative. Alongside Kim Kardashian, he pumped this dubious token with all the enthusiasm of a hype man who’d just chugged five espressos. Investors bit the bait, only to realize they’d been caught hook, line, and sinker. 🟠 Lawsuits flew in faster than Floyd’s jabs as the “pump-and-dump” allegations started piling up. Kim K quickly washed her hands of it, but Mayweather? He doubled down, saying he never scammed anyone, all while wearing a straight face. In reality, when a boxer known for his "money" branding assures people he is not scamming, it might be time to check one's wallet. Show some support, and Part 2 will be on its way soon! 👇🏻 ➡️CRYPTO ROAST

1️⃣ Part 1. The Mayweather and DJ Khaled Tag Team Disaster 🟠 First off, let's take a look back to 2018, when Mayweather teamed up with none other than DJ Khaled. They hyped it up as the next big thing, but when the SEC stepped in, it turned out to be more like an empty piñata. The SEC slapped both Mayweather and DJ Khaled with fines for not disclosing that they had been paid to promote CentraTech as an ICO. 🟠 To put it mildly, these two "money men" learned that ICO stands for "I'll Cash Out" (and leave investors high and dry). Mayweather, ever the fighter, dusted himself off and moved on to NFTs, which he loves just as much as making money, or at least seeing other people's money in his pocket. Show some love, and Part 2 is coming your way! 👇🏻 ➡️CRYPTO ROAST

😈 Floyd Mayweather’s NFT Hustle: The Knockout Nobody Asked For 🟠 Floyd Mayweather has dodged punches in the boxing ring for decades, but when it comes to NFTs and cryptocurrency, the legendary boxer seems to be landing in the middle of scandals. 🟠 Floyd's ventures into the world of digital assets are like watching him throwing wild punches that miss the target every time - only this time, they're hitting his fans' wallets. Curious how it all went down? Hit that like button, and I’ll share every detail! 👇🏻 ➡️CRYPTO ROAST

⚡️ MrBeast's New Crypto Scandal: Pumping Up the Drama! 🟠 Oh, MrBeast, our beloved YouTube philanthropist, has swapped charity for chaos in a fresh crypto scandal! A recent report reveals that Jimmy Donaldson might be involved in shady “pump-and-dump” operations, raking in millions while leaving his followers in the dust. 🟠 According to crypto sleuths, MrBeast allegedly managed over 50 cryptocurrency wallets, with one Binance account processing a jaw-dropping $13 million in a single transaction. The scandal escalates with his dealings in SuperFarm Tokens, where he reportedly snagged a million tokens and cashed out for about $9 million after promoting them to his 320 million subscribers. Talk about a quick flip! 🟠 But he didn’t stop there — similar patterns emerged with other tokens like Polychain Monsters and Ethernity Chain. Analysts estimate MrBeast pocketed at least $10 million from these escapades, leaving fans holding the bag. It seems he’s been hopping exchanges and wallets like a kid in a candy store, raising eyebrows and questions about his once golden image. So, what’s next for MrBeast? Will he give away some financial literacy classes, or will he just continue to rake in those digital bucks while the rest of us wonder where it all went wrong? One thing’s for sure: this scandal is turning out to be more entertaining than his 24-hour challenge videos. ➡️CRYPTO ROAST

5️⃣ Breaking Bread: Cyber Gang Turns Ransom into a Joke 🟠 When French electronics giant Schneider Electric got hacked, the ransom demand wasn’t just $125K in Monero (XMR)—the Hellcat gang gave them a tastier option: $125K worth of French baguettes. Yes, you read that right. 🟠 Hellcat’s ultimatum: “Pay us in bread or we’ll spill your secrets!” Sounds like a baker's marketing pitch, but cybersecurity experts call it a PR stunt for their ransomware-as-a-service biz. Schneider Electric hasn’t confirmed if they coughed up the dough (literally or figuratively), but one thing’s clear—Hellcat’s as good at memes as they are at hacking. ➡️CRYPTO ROAST

4️⃣ Crypto King Eats $6M Banana: The Taste of Regret 🟠 Justin Sun, the Tron founder, spent $6.2M at a New York auction on a banana duct-taped to a wall—yes, really—and then ate it in front of an audience. 🟠 Sun called it a ‘cultural phenomenon’ that connects art, memes, and crypto, but his big takeaway after tasting the $6M banana? ‘Naturally different from an ordinary one.’ At this rate, crypto bros might just start auctioning off their lunch leftovers next. ➡️CRYPTO ROAST

3️⃣ Rug, Pump, Repeat: 13-Year-Old’s Wild Crypto Ride 🟠 What happens when a 13-year-old runs a memecoin? Chaos, obviously. The young “mastermind” behind Solana-based QUANT dumped 51M tokens live for a whopping $30K, sending the coin into free fall while celebrating on stream. 🟠 But the crypto community flipped the script: QUANT bounced back 77,000%, one trader cashed in $1M, and the kid? Left with lunch money by comparison. Not learning his lesson, the kid launched another token, “Sorry,” rug-pulled again, and made $20K. ➡️CRYPTO ROAST

3️⃣ Rug, Pump, Repeat: 13-Year-Old’s Wild Crypto Ride 🟠 What happens when a 13-year-old runs a memecoin? Chaos, obviously. The young “mastermind” behind Solana-based QUANT dumped 51M tokens live for a whopping $30K, sending the coin into free fall while celebrating on stream. 🟠 But the crypto community flipped the script: QUANT bounced back 77,000%, one trader cashed in $1M, and the kid? Left with lunch money by comparison. Not learning his lesson, the kid launched another token, “Sorry,” rug-pulled again, and made $20K. ➡️CRYPTO ROAST

2️⃣ When "Dare to dream" turns into "Dare to burn" 🟠 Mikol, the brains (and now burns) behind TruthOrDare (DARE) memecoin, thought setting himself on fire would ignite his crypto's success. Instead, it landed him with third-degree burns, days in the hospital, and a medical bill hot enough to match his stunt. 🟠 The coin’s market cap jumped to $370K after the fiery fiasco, hit a $450K two weeks later, and then crashed harder than Mikol’s life choices—now sitting below $50K. 🟠 On the plus side, a GoFundMe raised $3K to help with his recovery. Mikol’s officially retired from stunts and says he’s working on self-improvement. Lesson learned: sometimes it’s better to invest in fire-resistant common sense. ➡️CRYPTO ROAST

1️⃣ The FBI’s Shitcoin Sting: Crypto Justice or Hypocrisy? 🟠 The FBI dropped its own shitcoin — no joke. Meet NexFundAI (NEXF), their fake AI token cooked up in May to bait crypto scammers. They even went full scammer cosplay, running a pump-and-dump scheme to lure the manipulators. The score? 18 arrests. 🟠 But here’s the kicker: the FBI might’ve stolen the token’s code. Yep, “crime to stop crime” vibes. Luckily for them, the MIT license is basically the golden retriever of licensing—friendly and forgiving. This is crypto justice, FBI edition. ➡️CRYPTO ROAST

⚡️ 2024: A Year of Breakthroughs and Bizarre Tales in Crypto While 2024 will be remembered for crypto's leap toward mainstream acceptance—with spot BTC and ETH ETFs launching in the U.S. and growing political support—the industry’s quirky, chaotic side is far from gone. To wrap up the year, we’ll share one wild crypto story a day until New Year’s Eve. Buckle up for some of the craziest tales of 2024! 🚀 ➡️CRYPTO ROAST