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✅ New OGU Trusted Member

OGU have just promoted 9 from Verified to an Official Trusted member, now making him an official escrow. Huge congratulations to 9 on this great achievement!

Thread: https://oguser.com/Thread-Trusted-Rank--1192037

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✅ New OGU Staff Member

After more than two years as a mentor, Xavier has officially been promoted to OGU Staff. Congratulations on this well-earned promotion!

Thread: https://oguser.com/Thread-Welcome-Our-New-Staff-Member--1192701

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⚠️ Operation Talent: FBI Seizures

International law enforcement, led by the FBI and Europol, has taken down multiple websites in a large-scale operation.

Seized Websites Include:
• mysellix[.]io
• sellix[.]io
• cracked[.]io
• starkrdp[.]io
• nulled[.]to

The operation, dubbed "Operation Talent," is part of an ongoing effort to disrupt online criminal activity. Authorities have seized data from these platforms, warning that users and transactions are under investigation.

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🔔 Monthly Community Recap: January 2025

• 01/01/25: Telegram Introduces Gift Upgrades
Telegram introduced the ability to transform limited-edition gifts into unique collectibles. These can be transferred within Telegram or externally as NFTs, and worn as status emojis on profiles. Additionally, we saw the first-ever 3-letter handle to be used on a Telegram channel, @NFT.

• 01/09/25: DOJ cleared to sell $6.5B of seized Silk Road Bitcoin
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has been authorized to sell approximately 69,370 Bitcoin seized in connection with the Silk Road darknet marketplace, a haul currently valued at around $6.5 billion.

• 01/17/25: Trump Memecoin Launches
President-elect Donald Trump launched the $TRUMP meme coin, which quickly surged in value, peaking at a market cap of over $15 billion.

• 01/18/25: New OGU Trusted Member
9 is promoted from Verified to Trusted on OGU [Read More].

• 01/20/25: $50k Exit Scam
A lesser-known com member by the name of "Coast" exit scams $50,000 [DWC Report].

• 01/20/25: Bitcoin Hits Record High
Bitcoin's price surged to a new all-time high, surpassing $109,000, reflecting increased investor confidence and favorable market conditions.

• 01/20/25: New OGU Staff Member
Xavier is promoted from Mentor to Staff on OGU [Read More].

• 01/24/25: New OGU Verified Member
Q is promoted Verified on OGU.

• 01/30/25: Operation Talent
FBI seize multiple websites in a large-scale cybercrime bust [Read More].

• 01/30/25: Bitcoin's Price Action
BTC maintained a strong average of ~$99,800 throughout January, peaking at $109,114.88 and hitting a monthly low of $89,260.10. Overall, a solid month for Bitcoin.

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StarkRDP Rebrands as LakeVPS After FBI Seizure 🖥

In January 2025, the FBI and Europol seized StarkRDP as part of "Operation Talent," a crackdown on cybercrime platforms. The service was known for offering remote desktop protocol (RDP) access, often linked to unauthorized system access.

Shortly after, StarkRDP rebranded as LakeVPS and is now back online. The new platform claims improved security and performance, though its quick return raises concerns.

Law enforcement continues to monitor such services, and users should exercise caution when engaging with platforms that have a history of legal scrutiny.

https://lakevps.io

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UPDATE: StarkRDP Reverts Rebrand 👉

StarkRDP has reversed its decision to rebrand as LakeVPS and has now returned to StarkRDP under a new domain, Starkrdp[.]net. Their official statement is here.

TLDR: They believe to be a legitimate business with no ties to cybercrime.

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🚨 Doxbin Gets Doxxed

In an ironic turn of events, Doxbin—one of the internet’s most notorious doxxing platforms—has been doxxed itself. Moments ago, a group known as Tooda took control of the site following a heated dispute with its administration. The conflict began when Doxbin staff accused a Tooda member of being a p*dophile, sparking retaliation from the group.

Upon gaining access, Tooda carried out the following actions:

• Dumped all user accounts
• Purged every account from the website
• Locked administrative accounts
• Allegedly leaked the personal details of Doxbin admins
• Released a so-called blacklist—a list of individuals who allegedly paid to keep their info off Doxbin
• Tooda has stated they plan to release the full database, which reportedly contains 136,000 emails and usernames. Additionally, they have shared images of Doxbin’s admin panel.

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⚠️ Largest Hack in Crypto History?

Today, Bybit, the second-largest cryptocurrency exchange, was hit by a massive security breach, losing around $1.4B in Ethereum. Here’s everything you need to know:

Method of Attack: Bybit’s CEO, Ben Zhou, explained that hackers used a “masked” phishing attack to trick the team into approving a malicious transaction. The attack disguised itself as a normal transaction using "Safe", a trusted wallet platform. Everything appeared legitimate—the correct address and URL were shown—but hidden code altered the wallet’s smart contract. This gave the attackers full control, allowing them to drain Ethereum from Bybit’s cold wallet.

Compromised Assets Include:
• 401,347 $ETH worth $1.12B
• 90,376 $stETH worth $253.16M
• 15,000 $cmETH worth $44.13M
• 8,000 $mETH worth $23M

Assurance of Security: Despite the breach, Zhou reassured users that other cold wallets remain secure, and withdrawals are operating normally. He emphasized that Bybit is solvent and that all client assets are backed 1:1, meaning the company can cover the loss even if the stolen funds aren’t recovered.

Withdrawal Surge: Following the breach, Bybit experienced a surge in withdrawal requests. Zhou confirmed that the platform is processing these requests and has no plans to suspend withdrawals.

Market Impact: The breach had immediate repercussions on the crypto market, with the price of ETH dropping by over 3%, falling below $2,700.

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BREAKING: 🇰🇵 North Korea's Lazarus Group behind Bybit's $1.4 billion hack

At 19:09 UTC today, ZachXBT submitted definitive proof that the $1.4B Bybit hack was carried out by the infamous Lazarus Group.

His analysis included:
• A detailed breakdown of test transactions and connected wallets used before the exploit
• Forensic graphs and timing analyses showing the attack’s execution

This vital info has been shared with the Bybit team to support their ongoing investigation.

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⚠️ TELEGRAM GONE ROGUE?

@Cold, a prominent middleman trusted by many, has been banned. Despite the unexpected setback, Cold quickly bounced back, creating a new account under the same username (@Cold) and confirming that business has resumed with all deals and backups secure.

Adding to the disruption, the widely-followed channel @avoid—known for exposing scammers and protecting the community—was suddenly deleted at 15,000+ subscribers. This removal has had a major impact, as @avoid played a crucial role in maintaining community safety.

Is it time to move back to Discord?...

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🚫 THE CHAOS CONTINUES

The NFT username @shit has been banned on Telegram, making it the first known case of a community member's NFT getting banned. The owner? @Cold, a trusted name in the space.

It’s said that the ban happened because the renter impersonated a Fragment employee, which is a serious violation of Telegram’s Terms of Service.

This shows that Telegram is focused on mainstream growth and tightening platform rules.

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🤯 FORTNITE SUES ACCOUNT SELLER

Epic Games has officially filed a lawsuit against a community member, known as "i5aac" (@i5aac), for involvement in the hijacking and resale of Fortnite accounts. The lawsuit accuses him of:

• Accessing player accounts by impersonating the original owners.
• Selling stolen Fortnite accounts for profit.
• Providing methods to bypass Epic’s security.
• Making thousands while violating Epic’s Terms of Service.

Epic is seeking monetary damages and legal action to prevent further account selling.

This comes after multiple cease and desist letters were reportedly sent to Fortnite account sellers in recent weeks.

Following the lawsuit, i5aac has deleted his Telegram account and channel (@overdraft). Could this be the end for Fortnite account sellers? 🤔

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🔔 Monthly Community Recap: February 2025

• 02/02/25: OGU Staff Demoted
Sonar removed from the OGU Staff team.

• 02/04/25: StarkRDP Rebrands... Then Reverts
Following the FBI seizures in January, StarkRDP rebranded as LakeVPS. Just three days later, they reversed the decision and returned to StarkRDP. [Read More]

• 02/11/25: Doxbin Gets Doxxed
In an ironic turn of events, Doxbin—one of the internet’s most notorious doxxing platforms has been doxxed itself. [Read More]

• 02/14/25: Argentina’s Crypto Scandal
President Javier Milei promoted $LIBRA, causing a surge before it crashed. 110+ fraud complaints filed, with calls for impeachment. The investigation is ongoing, but there’s plenty of suspicion.

• 02/16/25: Obliz Banned
Once a reputable Fortnite dealer, Obliz has been banned on-site after multiple unresolved deal disputes and controversies.

• 02/17/25: Scammer Unbanned
Former exit scammer Boss was unbanned on-site and moved to DWC after refunding his victims.

• 02/21/25: North Korea's $1.4B Bybit Hack
Bybit, the second-largest cryptocurrency exchange, suffered a $1.4 billion security breach, making it one of the biggest hacks in crypto history. [Read More]
North Korea's Lazarus Group has since been linked to the attack. [Read More]

• 02/24/25: Crypto Market Wipeout
Over $2.59 billion was liquidated in just 48 hours, marking one of the biggest crypto crashes to date.

• 02/26/25: Telegram Ban Frenzy
Trusted middleman @Cold and the community’s go-to scam report channel @Avoid were both banned. [Read More]

• 02/26/25: The Ban Chaos Continues
NFT username @shit was banned on Telegram, marking the first known case of a community member's NFT being banned. [Read More]

• 02/28/25: Epic Sue Fortnite Account Seller
Epic Games sues community member i5aac for hijacking and reselling Fortnite accounts. [Read More]

• 02/28/25: Bitcoin's Price Action
BTC experienced significant volatility throughout February, peaking at ~$102,000 early in the month before dipping to a low of ~$78,200. The average trading price for the month was around $90,400.

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🚨 Telegram Privacy Alert!

Telegram now displays the country linked to your phone number—even if your number is set to private. This update means your general location is visible to anyone that you message.

There’s currently no way to hide this information, raising privacy concerns for many users. Stay cautious, and consider using anonymous (+888) numbers if needed.

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⛔️ AVOID MAKES A RETURN!

After a sudden halt in operations, @avoid is back! The channel, known for keeping the community safe from scams, has returned, picking up right where it left off.

This relaunch brings together Sector, OGU, and Underground to create a stronger, more connected scam prevention network.

Keep safe, join today — @avoid

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⛔️ ALLEGED: TELEGRAM MODERATORS BRIBED FOR BANS?

Recent reports suggest that a group of Telegram moderators were doxxed after allegedly accepting bribes to enforce bans across the platform. While details remain unconfirmed, sources indicate that exploiters obtained the personal information of several moderators following claims that they were involved in paid suspensions of accounts and channels.

The result was the removal of multiple high-profile accounts, channels, and groups, many of which held significant influence within the community. Estimates suggest that 6-7 moderators were affected, with their identities leaked in the process. Following the exposure, these moderators were allegedly demoted from their roles.

Among the banned users/channels were some of the largest in the space, including @middle, @cold, @avoid, @floorprice, @reach, @noted, and countless other social media market-related groups.

❗️ At this stage, all information remains unverified but is sourced from a generally credible figure. Stay tuned for updates!

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🔔 Monthly Community Recap: March 2025

• 03/01/25: Skype Shutting Down
Microsoft announced that Skype will end on May 5, 2025, shifting users to Teams Free amid competition, with subscriptions lasting until April 3, 2025. [Read More]

• 03/06/25: Trump’s Bitcoin Bombshell
President Trump greenlit a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve via executive order, stocked with seized BTC—altcoins snubbed. [Read More]

• 03/08/25: Telegram Privacy Alert
Telegram now displays the country linked to your phone number—even if your number is set to private. [Read More]

• 03/09/25: Avoid Makes A Return
After a sudden halt in operations, @avoid is back! The channel, known for keeping the community safe from scams, has returned, picking up right where it left off. [Read More]

• 03/11/25: Telegram’s Paywall Play
A new Telegram update allows premium users to charge stars for DM's. [Read More]

• 03/11/25: Alleged: Telegram Moderators Bribed For Bans?
Recent reports suggest that a group of Telegram moderators were doxxed after allegedly accepting bribes to enforce bans across the platform. [Read More]

• 03/14/25: Stock Market’s $1.3T Party
U.S. stocks soared $1.3 trillion in a day, best of 2025. Crypto whales eye the spillover, normies just flex gains. [Read More]

• 03/15/25: Durov Allowed To Leave France Following Arrest
Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of social messaging app Telegram, has been allowed to fly home to Dubai as French authorities continue their unprecedented case against him. [Read More]

• 03/19/25: 1 Billion Telegram Users!
Telegram now has significantly over 1 billion monthly active users, becoming the second most popular messaging app in the world. [Read More]

• 03/31/25: Bitcoin's Price Action
​In March 2025, Bitcoin (BTC) experienced notable volatility. The month began with BTC opening at approximately $84,400. Early in the month, it surged to a high of around $95,000 on March 3. However, the price declined to a low near $76,600 on March 11. Following this dip, Bitcoin recovered, reaching approximately $87,735 by March 25. The month concluded with BTC stabilizing at about $83,400 on March 31. The average trading price for March was roughly $83,000.

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