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Crypto Lender Kokomo's Developers Used Wrapped Bitcoin for $4M ‘Exit Scam,’ Security Firm Says

Crypto Lender Kokomo's Developers Used Wrapped Bitcoin for $4M ‘Exit Scam,’ Security Firm Says

Crypto Lender Kokomo's Developers Used Wrapped Bitcoin for $4M ‘Exit Scam,’ Security Firm Says

Kokomo's tokens fell 97%, and the project deleted its presence on social media.

Kokomo's tokens fell 97%, and the project deleted its presence on social media.

Kokomo's tokens fell 97%, and the project deleted its presence on social media.

AccessTimeIconMar 27, 2023, 7:20 AM
Updated Mar 27, 2023, 7:35 PM
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