GrokCoin: How Elon Musk’s AI Triggered a $25 Million Token Surge and Sparked Scam Fears

Monicah W

Elon Musk’s AI chatbot, Grok, has unintentionally become the center of a crypto controversy, promoting what could be a scam token.

The development comes amid rising concerns of fraudulent crypto, questioning the integrity of token launchpads such as Solana-based Pump.fun, among others.

Crypto Scam Alert: Did Grok AI Accidentally Pump a Token?

Grok, after being prompted by a user’s leading question, initially suggested “GrokCoin” as the name of a meme coin. It then provided a wallet address for the said GrokCoin in response to a now deleted post. Grok also clarified that GROKCOIN is a meme coin on the Solana blockchain, inspired by xAI’s Grok AI.

“GROKCOIN, mentioned in the post, is a memecoin on the Solana blockchain, with the wallet address 3MadWqcN9cSrULn8ikDnan9mF3znoQmBPXtVy6BfSTDB. It’s inspired by xAI’s Grok AI, launched in November 2023, and trades with a current market cap of around $17 million, per CoinMarketCap, but its value is highly volatile.” Grok indicated.

Shortly after, the token’s market capitalization surged to $12 million, with an astonishing $51.9 million trading volume. At press time, the GrokCoin had a market cap of over $25 million. Meanwhile, data on GMGN shows the token’s value soared nearly 100,000%. This surge came as unsuspecting investors bought into what is likely an orchestrated scheme.

“Grok casually dropping a meme coin name, and the market instantly throws millions at it, peak crypto behavior. AI narratives + meme coins are a different kind of money printer no doubt about that,” one user quipped.

GrokCoin Price Performance
GrokCoin Price Performance. Source: GMGN

Despite this, skepticism remains high. It appears that an individual intentionally created the token before prompting Grok to mention the coin and wallet address publicly. This assumption comes as the question leading to Grok’s response was quickly deleted, suggesting a deliberate effort to manipulate the market.

It is also worth noting that the creator of GrokCoin has created over 470 coins, according to data from Soul Scanner

The incident highlights how scammers exploit AI tools to create and promote fraudulent tokens. It raises serious concerns about the growing trend of AI-driven crypto scams and market manipulation.

Recently, China exposed the DeepSeek crypto fraud, in which scammers used AI-generated materials to deceive investors. Another incident happened in Hong Kong, where scammers used deepfake technology to mislead investors into fraudulent schemes.

Following the latest development, similar Grok-themed tokens are flooding the Solana-based platform Pump.fun. This further adds to market manipulation concerns and potential investor losses.

Grok-themed tokens on Pump.fun
Grok-themed tokens on Pump.fun. Source: Pump.fun dashboard

Against this backdrop, experts warn that the trend may soon collapse under the weight of increasing scams. BeInCrypto reported that the meme coin market may be at risk of crashing as fraudulent projects flood the space.

Regulators are taking notice of these deceptive practices. A new bill proposed in New York aims to impose strict penalties on crypto scammers. As BeInCrypto reported, the bill defines civil fines of up to $5 million for fraudulent activities.

Such measures highlight the growing urgency to combat illicit schemes and protect investors from falling victim to AI-driven fraud.

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US Bitcoin ETF Holdings Fall Below Satoshi As Outflows Continue

Bitcoin ETF outflows have nearly amounted to $750 million in the last two days as the crypto market consistently fell. BlackRock, the largest issuer, has offloaded around 2,000 BTC in the previous 24 hours.

Together, the ETF issuers sold off enough BTC that they collectively hold less than Satoshi. They surpassed him three months ago and continued buying huge amounts of Bitcoin, indicating truly massive sales.

Bitcoin ETF Outflows Continue

Since the Bitcoin ETFs first got SEC approval last year, they’ve had a transformative impact on the market. Lately, however, they’ve been turning bearish.

Towards the end of February, the market saw $2.7 billion in outflows, and this trend continued. The last four consecutive weeks had outflows, and the market already lost nearly $750 million this week alone.

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Bitcoin ETF Net Outflow. Source: SoSoValue

This marks the seventh consecutive day of outflows for this ETF market. IBIT, BlackRock’s product, led these losses with $151 million in the last 24 hours.

In mid-February, some analysts began speculating that BlackRock would begin selling its Bitcoin, and ETF analyst Shaun Edmondson noticed how large of a trend it’s becoming:

“I know the markets are very ‘risk off’ at the moment with the Tariff uncertainty, but this is yet another outflow day from the US Spot ETFs, collectively now falling below Satoshi again. Given the bullish narrative from the SEC, Strategy raising 21 billion, State [Bitcoin Reserve] race and National [Bitcoin Reserve] bill, I find this a little surprising,” Edmondson claimed.

BlackRock alone has offloaded around 2,000 BTC since Edmondson posted yesterday’s daily tallies. It’s unclear how far the ETF issuers want to take this trend, but these Bitcoin sales are very concerning.

These issuers surpassed Satoshi’s Bitcoin holdings in December, so these outflows have already eaten up three months’ worth of vociferous purchasing.

Still, despite this ETF pessimism, Bitcoin’s actual price could be doing a lot worse. The entire crypto market has been hit with massive outflows, and BTC fell accordingly.

However, the US CPI report this morning was better than anticipated, which allowed Bitcoin a little breathing room. It’s anyone’s guess, however, how long this reprieve will actually last.

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Wirex Launches Wirex Business: The Ultimate Corporate Banking Platform for Web3 and Crypto Businesses

Wirex, a global leader in crypto-financial services, is proud to announce the launch of Wirex Business, a comprehensive corporate banking platform designed to serve the unique needs of Web3 companies and crypto businesses.

Wirex Business offers robust tools and seamless integration of stablecoins and fiat currencies, empowering businesses to manage their treasury functions, issue corporate cards, and handle expenses efficiently in the ever-evolving Web3 landscape.

The platform enables enterprises to streamline their financial operations with advanced features such as corporate bank accounts, corporate expense and payroll Visa cards, real-time payments, instant settlement, and built-in yield on stablecoin holdings.

Designed with the self-custodial model in mind, Wirex Business ensures that businesses retain full control of their funds, giving them the confidence to manage their finances securely in a decentralized world.

Key Features of Wirex Business:

  • Corporate Bank Accounts: Easily manage multiple accounts in USD, EUR, GBP and stablecoins.
  • Corporate Expense & Payroll Cards: Issue physical and virtual cards for employee expenses and payroll management.
  • Instant Fiat<>Stablecoin Conversion: Seamlessly convert fiat currencies into stablecoins and vice versa in real-time.
  • Built-in Yield: Earn competitive yield on stablecoin holdings with no hidden fees.
  • Self-Custodial Model: Maintain full control of your funds, eliminating counterparty risks.
  • Reporting: Save time with automated accounting tools and advanced reporting to keep your finances in sync.

Wirex Business is designed to help Web3 companies, fintechs, and crypto businesses efficiently manage their financial operations and expand globally with ease.

The platform is currently onboarding new clients, with registration available at: link.

“We are excited to launch Wirex Business, as it opens up new possibilities for companies operating in the Web3 and crypto space,” said Daniel Rowlands, Managing Director of Wirex Pay. “By offering a full suite of corporate banking services, including expense management, card issuance, and seamless fiat-stablecoin integration, we are empowering Web3 companies to manage their treasury and operations with the same ease as traditional businesses. The future of finance is non-custodial and Wirex is pioneering business banking for the Web3 digital age.”

Pavel Matveev, Founder of Wirex, added, “Wirex Business represents a major step forward in bridging the gap between traditional finance and the crypto world. We understand the unique needs of Web3 businesses and are proud to provide them with the tools they need to thrive in a decentralized economy.”

About Wirex

Wirex is a global crypto-financial services platform with over 6 million users worldwide. As a principal member of Visa and Mastercard, Wirex enables individuals and businesses to use, store, and exchange digital assets seamlessly alongside traditional currencies. With a commitment to innovation and user-centric services, Wirex is driving the adoption of digital currencies and advancing the future of payments.

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