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The Crypto Dream of New York’s Mayor Shattered: NYC Token Controversy and Rug Pull Warning

The Crypto Dream of New York’s Mayor Shattered: NYC Token Controversy and Rug Pull Warning

Under the bright lights of Times Square, former New York City Mayor Eric Adams unveiled an ambitious blueprint for blockchain education. Yet, just 30 minutes later, nearly $500 million in market value had vanished, leaving tens of thousands of investors in silent anguish.

Blog Team2026-01-14

Solana Meme Coin HNUT Plummets 99%: How to Identify and Prevent Rug Pull Risks

Solana Meme Coin HNUT Plummets 99%: How to Identify and Prevent Rug Pull Risks

This article analyzes the recent HNUT token rug pull incident, highlighting its key characteristics. It also explores effective strategies for identifying and managing such risks when trading on platforms like Gate.

Blog Team2025-12-31

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 Recovery

Pi 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 Months

The 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 Scammed

Learn 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 Cases

Rug 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

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

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

In 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 Pulls

There 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

EPIC GAMES RESPOND TO MINECRAFT BAN OF NFTs

EPIC GAMES RESPOND TO MINECRAFT BAN OF NFTs

Minecraft stated that NFTs had promoted exclusion and exposed players to potential rug-pulls.

Gate.io Researcher: M. Olatunji2022-08-09