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Independent on-chain investigator
The most prominent independent blockchain sleuth in crypto, known for exposing hacks, scams, stolen-fund trails, and manipulative actors.
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ZachXBT made the claim directly on his X account, stating he had gained access to the syndicate's inner workings. He did not publicly detail the methods used to infiltrate the group or identify specific individuals involved.
October 5, 2026
CCpress guide to identifying unsafe crypto casinos in 2026. Licensing red flags, withdrawal hold patterns, provably fair claims, bonus trap mechanics, and Trustpilot signals explained.
October 19, 2026
JPMorgan is bringing its JPM Coin deposit token to Ethereum, a move that would put one of the world's largest banks directly on a public blockchain for institutional settlement.
October 16, 2026
Blockchain security firm PeckShield flagged an on-chain incident in which a phisher allegedly drained $2 million in DAI from a wallet described as linked to Bofur Capital. The alert, posted to PeckShield's X account, adds to a growing tally of phishing-related losses hitting crypto addresses in 2026.