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FBI Seeks SafeMoon Victim Info as Restitution Push Intensifies

FBI Seeks SafeMoon Victim Info as Restitution Push Intensifies

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decryptCO
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2025-09-17 23:50:37
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FBI Asks SafeMoon Victims for Info Amid Restitution Efforts

Feds ramp up probe into DeFi's favorite 'meme coin' collapse—turns out 'safely to the moon' was more 'straight into regulators' crosshairs.'

Victim Recounts

One investor watched his $15K life savings evaporate faster than a shitcoin's liquidity pool. 'They promised utility,' he scoffs. 'All I got was a masterclass in rug-pull economics.'

Regulatory Reckoning

The FBI's public appeal signals a pivot from warnings to warrants. Subpoenas are flying, blockchain forensics teams are tracing BNB Smart Chain transactions, and suddenly 'anonymous teams' aren't feeling so anonymous.

Industry Fallout

SafeMoon's crash didn't just burn investors—it torched credibility for token projects promising 'reflection mechanics' and 'automatic LP acquisition.' Real utility? Apparently that's so 2021.

As victims queue for restitution, the real lesson emerges: in crypto, the only thing mooning faster than prices is the SEC's enforcement division. Maybe next time read the whitepaper instead of the Twitter hype.

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