Pure Bit Disappears with $2.8 Million in ICO Exit Scam

Summary # Pure Bit, a South Korean cryptocurrency exchange, orchestrated an exit scam, swindling roughly 13,678 ETH ($2.8 million) from its private investors by promoting the potential for profits through its exchange token, Pure Coin. The platform promised token holders a share of the exchange’s trading revenue and discounted trading fees, enticing investors with the prospect of significant returns. Additionally, the team behind Pure Bit claimed that 90% of the token supply would be burned over three years, suggesting an induced scarcity that could potentially increase the token’s value. ...