# Пов'язані статті щодо Hoax

X Eyes Auto-Lock For Crypto Mentions After Tortoise Death Hoax

A Solana memecoin named JONATHAN surged over 6,000% following a hoax on X that falsely reported the death of Jonathan, a 193-year-old tortoise. The scam originated from a fake account impersonating the tortoise’s real veterinarian, Joe Hollins, and was amplified by some news outlets before being debunked. Both the Governor of Saint Helena and the actual veterinarian confirmed Jonathan was alive. In response, X’s head of product, Nikita Bier, announced the platform is implementing auto-locking and verification for users who mention cryptocurrency for the first time, aiming to reduce such scams. The incident highlights a common fraud pattern: using impersonation and emotional stories to promote fraudulent tokens quickly before the truth emerges. The token’s value briefly spiked but later pulled back sharply.

bitcoinist04/03 18:32