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Rug Pull Alert: Exposing Cryptocurrency Scams and 5 Essential Self-Protection Strategies

Rug Pull Alert: Exposing Cryptocurrency Scams and 5 Essential Self-Protection StrategiesAn unexpected rug pull can wipe out millions of dollars in an instant, leaving no trace behind.

Blog Team2025-11-27

Rug Pull Explained: Uncovering Cryptocurrency Exit Scams and How to Protect Yourself

Rug Pull Explained: Uncovering Cryptocurrency Exit Scams and How to Protect YourselfAccording to statistical data, more than 188,000 suspected rug pull projects are lurking across major public blockchains. In 2024 alone, these types of scams accounted for 33.2% of total losses from cryptocurrency-related crimes.

Blog Team2025-11-18

Can Pi Network Bounce Back Amid the Market Crash? Here’s What Could Fuel a Recovery

Can Pi Network Bounce Back Amid the Market Crash? Here’s What Could Fuel a RecoveryPi Network has been hammered alongside altcoins during October’s risk-off slump, reigniting “rug” debate and shaking miner confidence.

Blog Team2025-10-15

Pi Network News: Accusations of Rug Pull Resurface as Token Sheds $18 Billion in Six Months

Pi Network News: Accusations of Rug Pull Resurface as Token Sheds $18 Billion in Six MonthsThe Pi Network story is once again under scrutiny. After the Open Network launch earlier this year, Pi Network briefly reached around $3 before collapsing to just about $0.24

Blog Team2025-10-13

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Rug Pulls: What They Are, How They Work, and How to Avoid Getting Scammed

Rug Pulls: What They Are, How They Work, and How to Avoid Getting ScammedLearn what rug pulls are, how scammers use them in crypto, and key strategies to protect yourself from getting scammed.

Blog Team2025-09-17

What Is Rug Pull? A Comprehensive Analysis of Crypto Scams and Notable Cases

What Is Rug Pull? A Comprehensive Analysis of Crypto Scams and Notable CasesRug Pull refers to the behavior where project developers suddenly abandon the project and abscond with the funds, causing the value of the tokens to drop to zero instantly.

Blog Team2025-06-04

Rug Pull: Definition, Types And Prevention Strategies Of Cryptocurrency Scams

Rug Pull: Definition, Types And Prevention Strategies Of Cryptocurrency ScamsRug Pull is a fraudulent behavior in the field of cryptocurrency and decentralized finance (DeFi)

Gate.io Researcher Charle A.2025-04-10

Ethereum Leads with $487 Million in Rug Pull Loses, Followed by Polygon

Ethereum Leads with $487 Million in Rug Pull Loses, Followed by PolygonIn 2023 DeFi was more Vulnerable to Exploits than other Crypto Sectors

Gate.io Researcher: Mashell C.2024-01-17

November Crypto Incidents: Users bear heavy Losses of $356 Million Due to Hacks, Phishing and Rug Pulls

November Crypto Incidents: Users bear heavy Losses of $356 Million Due to Hacks, Phishing and Rug PullsThere was a 6.9 fold increase in crypto crimes in November over October which led to losses of more than $356 million.

Gate.io Researcher: Mashell C.2023-12-13