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Crypto scams are surging as more people flock to digital currencies, with fraudsters exploiting the industry’s rapid growth to deceive investors.

Recently, numerous crypto users reported receiving fraudulent emails claiming that the Gemini exchange had filed for bankruptcy. Meanwhile, Coinbase Exchange has admitted that an employee illegally accessed user account information.

Gemini Exchange Addresses Bankruptcy Allegations

Multiple accounts highlighted the scam on social media, indicating that an email circulating falsely claims that Gemini has filed for bankruptcy. The email instructed users to withdraw to an Exodus wallet and provided a seed phrase.

These phishing emails, shared on April 1, urged recipients to withdraw their funds into a specified crypto wallet to protect their assets. This was an attempt to deceive users into transferring their cryptocurrencies to wallets controlled by scammers.

“Do not follow these directions. Please retweet to protect those that may have been doxxed and sent this email,” wrote Jason Williams, a contributor to Fox Business.

The deceptive emails alleged a substantial loss of $1.2 billion by Gemini Exchange. Understandably, some novice investors would heed this email and even move their assets to the address. After all, some victims of FTX Exchange contagion continue to pursue their funds even years after the incident.

“I got one also. It is better than your typical ‘Coin Base’ one, but still not quite there. Might fool a boomer though,” one X user remarked.

However, security experts advise users to always verify information through official channels, avoid clicking on unsolicited links, and refrain from sharing personal data. Gemini issued an official warning in response to the scam, acknowledging the threat against its users.

“We recently learned that some Gemini customers are being targeted with scam emails requesting users to transfer their crypto to outside wallets. Please be aware that Gemini will never request that you send crypto to outside wallets,” the exchange articulated.

Coinbase Admits Employee Illegally Accessed User Account Data

Coinbase exchange acknowledged a privacy violation by one of its staff in a somewhat related development. Specifically, a customer service employee accessed user account information without authorization.

This breach has raised concerns about potential scams targeting Coinbase users. Mike Dudas, a crypto investor and co-founder at The Block, shared an email from Coinbase acknowledging the incident.

“That explains the fake Coinbase phishing emails and phone calls today,” he stated.

This breach coincides with reports of phishing attempts, as users have received fake emails and calls purporting to be from Coinbase. These incidents reflect a broader wave of crypto-related fraud.

Blockchain investigator ZachXBT reported that Coinbase users lost over $65 million to social engineering scams between December 2024 and January 2025.

“Coinbase did not detect it; I sent them the intel,” the blockchain investigated noted.

Additionally, crypto analyst Cobie suggested Kraken might be experiencing a similar issue. Per his post, a new attack may be budding, where attackers infiltrate customer service roles to exfiltrate data.

“Kraken also recently hit with this too. Maybe a new scheme from attackers (get a CS agent employee in, exfil data),” the analyst remarked.

Amidst these events, ZachXBT recently explained how to avoid crypto scams. He emphasizes the importance of conducting thorough research before engaging with new DeFi protocols, especially those forked from existing projects on newly launched EVM chains.

Additionally, he advises caution when dealing with projects with few credible followers, as these may indicate potential scams.

Therefore, it is imperative that users remain vigilant against sophisticated phishing scams and unauthorized data breaches.

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Pi Network (PI) has been consolidating after hitting new highs in late February, with technical indicators showing mixed signals. The DMI chart suggests that sellers are attempting to maintain control, as the +DI has dropped while the -DI is rising, signaling increasing bearish momentum.

Meanwhile, the RSI remains neutral, fluctuating between 45 and 55, indicating a lack of strong directional movement. If a strong uptrend emerges, PI could break above $2 and potentially test $3, but downside risks remain, especially with the upcoming unlock of 188 million tokens this month.

Pi Network DMI Shows Sellers Are Trying To Keep Control

Pi Network’s DMI chart shows that its ADX has dropped to 11.5, down from 17.7 the previous day.

The Average Directional Index (ADX) measures trend strength on a scale from 0 to 100, with values below 20 indicating a weak trend and readings above 25 suggesting a strong trend.

A declining ADX suggests that the current trend, whether bullish or bearish, is losing momentum and is less likely to continue in the short term.

At the same time, PI +DI has fallen to 19.3 from 24.5, while -DI has risen to 20.1 from 16.1. This shift indicates that bearish momentum is increasing as selling pressure overtakes buying pressure.

If this trend continues, PI could struggle to gain upside momentum and may face further price weakness.

For a bullish reversal, +DI would need to reclaim dominance over -DI alongside an ADX increase, confirming a stronger trend direction.

PI RSI Has Been Neutral For 8 Days

Pi Network’s RSI is currently at 46.9, maintaining a neutral stance since February 27 and fluctuating between 45 and 55 for the past three days.

The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a momentum indicator that measures the speed and magnitude of price movements on a scale from 0 to 100.

Readings above 70 indicate overbought conditions, suggesting a potential pullback, while readings below 30 signal oversold conditions, hinting at a possible rebound. A neutral RSI between 45 and 55 typically reflects a lack of strong momentum in either direction.

With PI RSI sitting at 46.9, the market appears indecisive, lacking clear bullish or bearish momentum. This suggests that Pi Network’s price may remain range-bound unless a significant shift in buying or selling pressure occurs.

For a stronger bullish outlook, the RSI would need to break above 55, signaling increasing buying interest, while a drop below 45 could indicate growing bearish momentum, potentially leading to further price declines.

The coin recently surpassed 4 million followers on X, however, Binance listing remains elusive, which could contribute to more selling pressure.

Pi Network Could Rise Above $3 If A Strong Uptrend Emerges

Pi Network has been in a consolidation phase over the past few days after reaching new highs at the end of February.

Consolidation periods often indicate a temporary pause in price movement as traders assess the next direction, with the potential for either a continuation of the previous trend or a reversal.

If buying pressure returns and Pi Network resumes its uptrend, it could first test resistance around $2. A breakout above this level, combined with strong momentum, could push Pi toward $3 and even higher, marking new all-time highs.

However, if the uptrend fails to materialize and selling pressure increases, PI price could enter a corrective phase. In this scenario, the price could decline toward $1.51. Its next price movements could be driven by its 188 million token unlock, which will take place this month.

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