Oct 24, 2024 · He just untangled a $243 million bitcoin theft, what may be the biggest-ever crypto heist to target a single victim. And he has never shown his face.

An in-depth profile of the anonymous blockchain detective known as ZachXBT, who has made a name for himself by tirelessly exposing crypto scams, shady influencers, and fraudsters.

Jan 24, 2025 · Ultimately, 16,348.95 SOL, worth $4.3 million, was sent to trading firm Wintermute, while 96 million Justice for ZachXBT (ZACHXBT) tokens were redeposited into the liquidity pool.

Sep 21, 2023 · ZachXBT is a revered pseudonymous on-chain detective who is well-known for his extensive on-chain analysis of suspicious influencer rug pulls and NFT projects. To date, nobody really knows who ZachXBT is.

Sep 19, 2024 · Two people have since been arrested, one in Miami and one in Los Angeles. A prolific crypto sleuth known as ZachXBT identified the scammers in a thread on X as Malone Iam, Veer Chetal, and...

2 days ago · ZachXBT advised Coinbase to enhance security by making phone number inputs optional, creating a restricted account type for new users and improving community education on scam prevention.

Dec 10, 2024 · Since 2021, pseudonymous blockchain sleuth ZachXBT has built an unmatched reputation for the relentless pursuit of crypto thieves and scammers. The detective generally provides this service free...

2 days ago · Moreover, ZachXBT alleged that Coinbase frequently fails to report the addresses used by scammers, despite ongoing thefts. He mentioned a Coinbase employee's suggestion for users to avoid VPNs to prevent being marked as suspicious, highlighting a disconnect in the platform’s understanding of the threat landscape.

5 days ago · ZachXBT Exposes $150 Million Stolen in Growing Coinbase Fraud Crisis. According to ZachXBT, the stolen cbBTC—Coinbase’s wrapped Bitcoin product—was swiftly laundered across multiple instant exchanges. The attacker swapped, bridged, and moved the funds through various platforms before consolidating them with other stolen assets on Ethereum

Oct 13, 2024 · At the same time, ZachXBT claims to have found evidence that an X user who was robbed of $4.3 million in crypto during a June 2024 home invasion had his address and...