ZachXBT Accuses Axiom Employees of Abusing Internal Data
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has released a detailed investigation alleging insider trading and internal data abuse at Axiom Exchange, a fast-growing crypto trading platform.
1️⃣ Internal Data Access Issues
– The dashboard allegedly exposed full wallet lists, transaction history, linked accounts, and timestamps, unusually broad access for BD roles
– A shared Google Sheet mapped KOL wallets using this data; several KOLs reportedly confirmed the accuracy
2️⃣ Targeting Meme Coin Traders
– A trader known as “Marcell” was allegedly monitored for bundling large meme coin allocations before public promotion
– Private-wallet traders were seen as high-value targets due to limited public traceability
3️⃣ Wallet Mapping & Fund Flows
– Broox’s alleged primary wallet and connected addresses were identified and graphed
– Proving insider trades would require internal timing logs, which are not public
– Funds reportedly moved to multiple CEX deposit addresses
4️⃣ Additional Employees Mentioned
– Recordings reference moderator “Gowno” and BD “Ryan/Ryucio” as having access or possible involvement
– A February 2026 call allegedly discussed using access privileges to generate $200K in profit
5️⃣ Legal Implications
– ZachXBT says he was retained to independently investigate and has requested comment from Axiom
– Given the NYC connection, the case could fall under the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York
👉 x.com/zachxbt/status/2027016064534757659?s=20
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has released a detailed investigation alleging insider trading and internal data abuse at Axiom Exchange, a fast-growing crypto trading platform.
ℹ️ Allegations Overview
– ZachXBT alleges senior BD Broox Bauer (X:@WheresBroox) misused internal dashboard access since early 2025 to track private wallets and front-run trades
– In leaked recordings, he claims he could search any user by ref code, wallet, or UID, reviewing 10–20 wallets at a time to avoid detection
– April and August 2025 screenshots reportedly show private trader wallet data pulled from internal tools
1️⃣ Internal Data Access Issues
– The dashboard allegedly exposed full wallet lists, transaction history, linked accounts, and timestamps, unusually broad access for BD roles
– A shared Google Sheet mapped KOL wallets using this data; several KOLs reportedly confirmed the accuracy
2️⃣ Targeting Meme Coin Traders
– A trader known as “Marcell” was allegedly monitored for bundling large meme coin allocations before public promotion
– Private-wallet traders were seen as high-value targets due to limited public traceability
3️⃣ Wallet Mapping & Fund Flows
– Broox’s alleged primary wallet and connected addresses were identified and graphed
– Proving insider trades would require internal timing logs, which are not public
– Funds reportedly moved to multiple CEX deposit addresses
4️⃣ Additional Employees Mentioned
– Recordings reference moderator “Gowno” and BD “Ryan/Ryucio” as having access or possible involvement
– A February 2026 call allegedly discussed using access privileges to generate $200K in profit
5️⃣ Legal Implications
– ZachXBT says he was retained to independently investigate and has requested comment from Axiom
– Given the NYC connection, the case could fall under the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York
⏭️ The report claims weak monitoring and access controls, regardless of leadership awareness. These remain allegations from a third-party investigation. No charges have been filed
👉 x.com/zachxbt/status/2027016064534757659?s=20
Perpetuals Exchange Decibel Launches On-Chain CLOB on Mainnet
Decibel, incubated by Aptos Labs, has launched Mainnet with a fully on-chain Central Limit Order Book built on Aptos, handling orders, matching, and settlement via smart contracts.
👉 x.com/Aptos/status/2027023791256199409?s=20
Decibel, incubated by Aptos Labs, has launched Mainnet with a fully on-chain Central Limit Order Book built on Aptos, handling orders, matching, and settlement via smart contracts.
Co-developed by the Decibel Foundation, the platform supports perps trading and plans to expand into spot markets, multi-collateral accounts, and tokenized RWAs
👉 x.com/Aptos/status/2027023791256199409?s=20
Wallet in Telegram Introduces On-Chain Yield for BTC, ETH, and USDT
The crypto wallet embedded in the messaging app is rolling out on-chain yield options for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT. Integration is supported by Morpho, TAC, and Re7, enabling users to deposit assets into “vaults” with variable yield strategies.
👉 theblock.co/post/391338/telegram-crypto-wallet-yield-bitcoin-ethereum-usdt-holdings
The crypto wallet embedded in the messaging app is rolling out on-chain yield options for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT. Integration is supported by Morpho, TAC, and Re7, enabling users to deposit assets into “vaults” with variable yield strategies.
ℹ️ USDT strategies can deliver up to 18% APY via Re7, while BTC and ETH vaults extend yield functionality to two of the most widely held crypto assets. The feature aims to bridge advanced DeFi protocols with Telegram’s 150M+ user base, expanding access to decentralized finance within the TON ecosystem.
👉 theblock.co/post/391338/telegram-crypto-wallet-yield-bitcoin-ethereum-usdt-holdings
11.2B PUMP (~$21.2M) Transferred to Kraken from Core Treasury
Around 11.2 billion PUMP ($21.22M), or 1.12% of total supply, was moved from a wallet linked to the Pump core treasury to Kraken. The same wallet previously received 200B PUMP (~2% of supply) in July 2025 when PUMP first listed.
The update comes via EmberCN, known for tracking major on-chain movements like Justin Sun’s LIT transfers to HTX, Bitmine ETH movements, and Arthur Hayes’ token sales.
👉 x.com/EmberCN/status/2026879281780109581?s=20
Around 11.2 billion PUMP ($21.22M), or 1.12% of total supply, was moved from a wallet linked to the Pump core treasury to Kraken. The same wallet previously received 200B PUMP (~2% of supply) in July 2025 when PUMP first listed.
Jacob Franek, Alliance core builder, confirmed that the Pump fund team is distributing locked tokens today to selected parties, including Alliance, all subject to vesting restrictions
The update comes via EmberCN, known for tracking major on-chain movements like Justin Sun’s LIT transfers to HTX, Bitmine ETH movements, and Arthur Hayes’ token sales.
👉 x.com/EmberCN/status/2026879281780109581?s=20
Bluprynt Raises $4.25M to Streamline Crypto Compliance for Institutions
Crypto disclosure firm Bluprynt secured $4.25 million in an oversubscribed seed round led by Valor Capital Group and joined by Coinbase Ventures, Robinhood, Selah Ventures, Quona Capital, and individual investors, including Nubank co-founder Edward Wible. Pre-seed backers include Mark Cuban and former CFTC chair Chris Giancarlo.
👉 theblock.co/post/391340/bluprynt-raises-4-25-million-seed-round-from-coinbase-ventures-robinhood
Crypto disclosure firm Bluprynt secured $4.25 million in an oversubscribed seed round led by Valor Capital Group and joined by Coinbase Ventures, Robinhood, Selah Ventures, Quona Capital, and individual investors, including Nubank co-founder Edward Wible. Pre-seed backers include Mark Cuban and former CFTC chair Chris Giancarlo.
ℹ️ Bluprynt streamlines compliance for banks, asset managers, and stablecoin issuers by embedding regulatory clarity into on-chain workflows. With growing institutional crypto adoption and updated U.S. rules from the CFTC and SEC, the funding helps Bluprynt accelerate infrastructure that turns legal clarity into actionable tools for scaling crypto products
👉 theblock.co/post/391340/bluprynt-raises-4-25-million-seed-round-from-coinbase-ventures-robinhood
On-Chain Crypto Cards: Total Spend Volume Distribution
On-chain spending infrastructure is scaling fast, bridging crypto balances with everyday payments. Leaders like ether fi and Cypher are driving this transition from speculation to real-world utility.
On-chain spending infrastructure is scaling fast, bridging crypto balances with everyday payments. Leaders like ether fi and Cypher are driving this transition from speculation to real-world utility.
Plume's pUSD Now Live in Dune’s Stablecoin Dataset
Plume's pUSD is now integrated into Dune’s newly launched Stablecoin Dataset — enabling users to track pUSD transfers, balances, and onchain activity via one of crypto’s most widely used data platforms.
The Dune Stablecoin Dataset is built in collaboration with Steakhouse Financial and will power Visa's upcoming local stablecoin report.
With stablecoins moving trillions annually, Dune positions this release as institutional-grade infrastructure, enabling supply concentration analysis, cross-chain flow tracking, wallet classification, and compliance-ready reporting.
👉 x.com/plumenetwork/status/2027092817621778856?s=20
Plume's pUSD is now integrated into Dune’s newly launched Stablecoin Dataset — enabling users to track pUSD transfers, balances, and onchain activity via one of crypto’s most widely used data platforms.
The Dune Stablecoin Dataset is built in collaboration with Steakhouse Financial and will power Visa's upcoming local stablecoin report.
With stablecoins moving trillions annually, Dune positions this release as institutional-grade infrastructure, enabling supply concentration analysis, cross-chain flow tracking, wallet classification, and compliance-ready reporting.
👉 x.com/plumenetwork/status/2027092817621778856?s=20
Velvet Capital Launches “Axiom Refugee Program”
Velvet is moving fast to capture traders after the ZachXBT's Axiom investigation, rolling out a dedicated “Axiom Refugee Program” offering 25% cashback for new users, with total rewards reaching up to 100% based on trading activity.
👉 x.com/Velvet_Capital/status/2027127291084456367?s=20
Velvet is moving fast to capture traders after the ZachXBT's Axiom investigation, rolling out a dedicated “Axiom Refugee Program” offering 25% cashback for new users, with total rewards reaching up to 100% based on trading activity.
Velvet Capital is a DeFi Operating System designed to streamline on-chain portfolio management and asset creation.
👉 x.com/Velvet_Capital/status/2027127291084456367?s=20
0G launches $20M Apollo Accelerator for AI Startups in collaboration with Stanford blockchain veterans
The program is open to teams building AI agents, DeFi + AI solutions, on-chain data markets, cross-chain infrastructure, gaming, NFT, and decentralized content applications.
🔑 Only 10 teams globally will qualify for
– Up to $2M in funding per project
– $200K in Google Cloud credits
– Access to Privy Wallet infrastructure
– Mentorship from Stanford professors & 0G engineers
👉 x.com/0G_labs/status/2027199286413509119?s=20
The program is open to teams building AI agents, DeFi + AI solutions, on-chain data markets, cross-chain infrastructure, gaming, NFT, and decentralized content applications.
🔑 Only 10 teams globally will qualify for
– Up to $2M in funding per project
– $200K in Google Cloud credits
– Access to Privy Wallet infrastructure
– Mentorship from Stanford professors & 0G engineers
👉 x.com/0G_labs/status/2027199286413509119?s=20
GRVT (GRVT) One-Pager. Hybrid self-custodial Perp DEX
Built for speed and sovereignty, GRVT combines CEX performance with full self-custody through its hybrid perp DEX architecture. With Season 2.0 points, referral incentives, and a $10,000 weekly Ambassador pool, early users have multiple ways to earn rewards.
Join the platform, trade, and qualify for Season 2.0 rewards
👉 https://grvt.io/?ref=cryptodiffer
Built for speed and sovereignty, GRVT combines CEX performance with full self-custody through its hybrid perp DEX architecture. With Season 2.0 points, referral incentives, and a $10,000 weekly Ambassador pool, early users have multiple ways to earn rewards.
Join the platform, trade, and qualify for Season 2.0 rewards
👉 https://grvt.io/?ref=cryptodiffer
Grant Cardone to Tokenize $5 billion Real Estate Portfolio
Real estate investor Grant Cardone revealed plans to bring $5 billion worth of U.S. multifamily properties on-chain, allowing ownership stakes to be issued as blockchain-based tokens and traded easily.
👉 coindesk.com/business/2026/02/26/grant-cardone-plans-to-tokenize-his-firm-s-usd5-billion-real-estate-portfolio
Real estate investor Grant Cardone revealed plans to bring $5 billion worth of U.S. multifamily properties on-chain, allowing ownership stakes to be issued as blockchain-based tokens and traded easily.
This is one of the largest real estate tokenization initiatives ever attempted, signaling how traditional property giants are increasingly turning to blockchain to unlock liquidity.
👉 coindesk.com/business/2026/02/26/grant-cardone-plans-to-tokenize-his-firm-s-usd5-billion-real-estate-portfolio
OpenAI closes $110B funding round at a $730B valuation
OpenAI’s $110B funding round includes $50B from Amazon, $30B from SoftBank, and $30B from NVIDIA, alongside partnerships to expand its infrastructure and distribution capabilities.
👉 bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-27/openai-finalizes-110-billion-funding-at-730-billion-valuation
OpenAI’s $110B funding round includes $50B from Amazon, $30B from SoftBank, and $30B from NVIDIA, alongside partnerships to expand its infrastructure and distribution capabilities.
OpenAI now has more than 50 million consumer subscribers, with January and February on track to be the largest months for new subscribers in the company’s history.
👉 bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-27/openai-finalizes-110-billion-funding-at-730-billion-valuation
Opinion Airdrop Wallet Confirmation Ends on February 28
Opinion has opened wallet confirmation for its upcoming airdrop. The deadline is February 28, 23:59 UTC.
Pre-market pricing implies a ~$480M FDV, valuing 1 point at approximately $20–35. Markets are pricing in a March TGE, likely around March 3–6, with an announcement potentially coming soon.
👉 x.com/opinionlabsxyz/status/2027310580659638763
Opinion has opened wallet confirmation for its upcoming airdrop. The deadline is February 28, 23:59 UTC.
🔤 Submit your self-custody BNB Chain wallet for the OPN airdrop (allocation can be split across up to five wallets) and avoid CEX deposit addresses. If no submission is made, the currently connected wallet will be set as default — confirmations are final.
Pre-market pricing implies a ~$480M FDV, valuing 1 point at approximately $20–35. Markets are pricing in a March TGE, likely around March 3–6, with an announcement potentially coming soon.
👉 x.com/opinionlabsxyz/status/2027310580659638763
Bitway (BTW) to Launch on Binance Alpha March 2
Bitway will hold its initial listing on Binance Alpha on March 2, with token circulation starting at 08:00 AM UTC.
BTW underpins the Bitway ecosystem, enabling staking and validator delegation, governance, boosted yields, fee discounts, and serving as the native gas token of the Bitway Ledger.
👉 x.com/BinanceWallet/status/2027365174970355954?s=20
Bitway will hold its initial listing on Binance Alpha on March 2, with token circulation starting at 08:00 AM UTC.
Polymarket odds show a 99% probability of FDV above $10M, 97% above $20M, and 80% above $50M one day post-launch
BTW underpins the Bitway ecosystem, enabling staking and validator delegation, governance, boosted yields, fee discounts, and serving as the native gas token of the Bitway Ledger.
👉 x.com/BinanceWallet/status/2027365174970355954?s=20
Cryptomarket Check-In. Major Events & Headlines
Institutional capital, tokenized finance, and payment infrastructure expansion continue reshaping the crypto landscape as traditional players deepen integration.
🔎 Recent Updates & Developments
– OpenAI Closes $110B funding round at a $730B valuation, including $50B from Amazon, $30B from SoftBank, $30B from NVIDIA
– ZachXBT accused Axiom Exchange of insider trading practices and improper internal data handling
– Meta signs a five-year $100B AI infrastructure agreement with AMD to secure long-term compute capacity
– Stripe explores a potential PayPal acquisition while expanding global stablecoin-powered payment infrastructure
– Coinbase launches commission-free stock and ETF trading, integrating equities into its crypto platform
– Ethereum introduces Strawmap outlining protocol upgrades through 2029 focused on scalability and decentralization
– OKX pre-listed Opinion (OPN) ahead of its token generation event, signaling growing demand for early exchange launches
– Kalshi fined a MrBeast editor for insider trading tied to event-based prediction market contracts
– Tether acquires a strategic stake in Whop to strengthen USDT-powered digital commerce infrastructure
– RedotPay considers a U.S. IPO targeting over $1B to scale global crypto payment operations
– World Liberty Financial alleged coordinated market attacks targeting stability of its USD1 stablecoin
Stablecoin adoption, equity tokenization, AI-driven security tools, and exchange-level upgrades signal structural maturation across global markets.
Institutional capital, tokenized finance, and payment infrastructure expansion continue reshaping the crypto landscape as traditional players deepen integration.
🔎 Recent Updates & Developments
– OpenAI Closes $110B funding round at a $730B valuation, including $50B from Amazon, $30B from SoftBank, $30B from NVIDIA
– ZachXBT accused Axiom Exchange of insider trading practices and improper internal data handling
– Meta signs a five-year $100B AI infrastructure agreement with AMD to secure long-term compute capacity
– Stripe explores a potential PayPal acquisition while expanding global stablecoin-powered payment infrastructure
– Coinbase launches commission-free stock and ETF trading, integrating equities into its crypto platform
– Ethereum introduces Strawmap outlining protocol upgrades through 2029 focused on scalability and decentralization
– OKX pre-listed Opinion (OPN) ahead of its token generation event, signaling growing demand for early exchange launches
– Kalshi fined a MrBeast editor for insider trading tied to event-based prediction market contracts
– Tether acquires a strategic stake in Whop to strengthen USDT-powered digital commerce infrastructure
– RedotPay considers a U.S. IPO targeting over $1B to scale global crypto payment operations
– World Liberty Financial alleged coordinated market attacks targeting stability of its USD1 stablecoin
Stablecoin adoption, equity tokenization, AI-driven security tools, and exchange-level upgrades signal structural maturation across global markets.
MAJOR UPCOMING EVENTS IN MARCH!
A full list of Major Upcoming Events, to be updated
👉 https://cryptodiffer.com/events
A full list of Major Upcoming Events, to be updated
👉 https://cryptodiffer.com/events
Anticipated Spring TGEs: Projects to Watch
Even as the market faces a slowdown, dozens of AI, infrastructure, and DeFi projects are moving forward with their token launches.
Even as the market faces a slowdown, dozens of AI, infrastructure, and DeFi projects are moving forward with their token launches.
Price Discovery Board: Bitway (BTW)
BTW trading starts today at 8:00 UTC, backed by $5.4M in funding. This board compares potential FDV scenarios using benchmarks from other Layer 1 projects like Fogo, Berachain and Irys.
BTW trading starts today at 8:00 UTC, backed by $5.4M in funding. This board compares potential FDV scenarios using benchmarks from other Layer 1 projects like Fogo, Berachain and Irys.
Binance Wallet kicks off Katana (KAT) Earn campaign
From March 3rd to March 16th, Binance Wallet users will be able to subscribe vbUSDC in Katana Morpho vbUSDC vault to grab a share of 50M KAT. Katana is a purpose-built DeFi blockchain focused on turning real network fees into deep liquidity and sustainable yield.
👉 x.com/BinanceWallet/status/2027381555182899206
From March 3rd to March 16th, Binance Wallet users will be able to subscribe vbUSDC in Katana Morpho vbUSDC vault to grab a share of 50M KAT. Katana is a purpose-built DeFi blockchain focused on turning real network fees into deep liquidity and sustainable yield.
👉 x.com/BinanceWallet/status/2027381555182899206
MoonPay, M0 and PayPal launch PYUSDx framework
PYUSDx is an infrastructure platform that helps developers create app-specific stablecoins backed by PayPal USD. It combines regulated reserves with MoonPay’s distribution and M0’s issuance technology to support scalable, cross-chain deployments.
👉 x.com/m0/status/2027383344648880366?s=20
PYUSDx is an infrastructure platform that helps developers create app-specific stablecoins backed by PayPal USD. It combines regulated reserves with MoonPay’s distribution and M0’s issuance technology to support scalable, cross-chain deployments.
The first adopter, USD.ai, highlights how this model could power specialized ecosystems like AI, payments, and on-chain finance with dedicated stablecoin liquidity.
👉 x.com/m0/status/2027383344648880366?s=20