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Khamzat Chimaev Opens Up About Cryptocurrency Scandal
Khamzat Chimaev, a rising star in the UFC, recently found himself embroiled in a controversy unrelated to his prowess in the octagon. A cryptocurrency scandal has cast a shadow over his career, sparking speculations and questions from fans and media alike. In a candid interview, Chimaev shares his perspective on the incident and explains what transpired.
The controversy began when Chimaev participated in a promotional campaign for a cryptocurrency named SMASH, which turned out to be fraudulent. His endorsement led many followers and fans to invest in the currency, resulting in significant financial losses when the project collapsed. Chimaev quickly became a central figure in the scandal, facing accusations of deceiving his fans.
“I trusted the wrong people,” Chimaev admitted. “My management team assured me that this was a safe and reliable investment. I had no deep knowledge of cryptocurrencies and completely relied on their judgment.”
Chimaev acknowledged his mistake in not researching the cryptocurrency before endorsing it.
“I should have been more cautious and learned more about what I was supporting,” he said. “It was naive of me not to do my own research.”
He emphasized that he never intended to deceive his fans.
“I would never knowingly harm or deceive my followers. I am also a victim in this situation and have lost both money and trust.”
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Following the scandal, Chimaev has taken steps to rectify the situation. He has cooperated with authorities to track down those responsible for the fraudulent cryptocurrency and is working to recover the lost funds for his followers.
“We have managed to identify some of the culprits, and they have been forced to admit their fraud,” he revealed.
Chimaev has also made changes to his team, now working with new management whom he trusts more.
“I have learned a hard lesson about the importance of having the right people around me. I will be much more cautious in the future and ensure that I fully understand what I am endorsing.”
Despite the negative attention, Chimaev is determined to rebuild his reputation and return to the octagon with the same strength and determination as always.
“I am sorry for what happened and will do everything I can to make it right,” he said. “But this will not stop me. I am here to fight and to win, and that is exactly what I will do.”
This incident serves as a reminder of the potential pitfalls in the fast-moving world of cryptocurrency, even for those with good intentions. Chimaev’s experience highlights the importance of due diligence and the risks involved in endorsing financial products without thorough understanding.
This article was created based on information from MMAnytt.se.
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Report: North Korean hackers stole a record $2.02B in crypto in 2025 – UPI.com
Dec. 18 (UPI) — North Korea topped its own world record for cryptocurrency theft with a $2.02 billion haul in 2025, which accounted for about 60% of the world’s $3.4 billion in crypto thefts.
North Korea’s stolen crypto this year totaled $720 million and is 51% more than North Korea’s then-record $1.3 billion take in 2024. It raises to $6.75 billion its total in cryptocurrency thefts in recent years, according to a report released on Thursday by blockchain data provider Chainalysis.
Much of this year’s stolen cryptocurrency occurred when hackers working for North Korea’s hacking team in February pilfered some $1.5 billion worth of mostly ethereum cryptocurrency from Dubai-based exchange Bybit, NBC News reported.
The $1.5 billion Bybit theft set a world record for the most stolen in a single incident.
The North Korean hackers operate from the relative safety of a nation that mostly is closed to the outside world.
“It’s very difficult to stop, because there’s an asymmetry where they’re in general so cut off from the world and such a rogue state,” Matt Pearl, Center for Strategic and International Studies’ director of its Strategic Technologies Program, told NBC News.
North Korean hackers managed to steal more cryptocurrency this year despite carrying out fewer attacks, often with the help of IT workers within cryptocurrency services providers or through the use of impersonation tactics that target crypto executives, Chainalysis reported.
Once the cryptocurrencies are stolen online, North Korea’s hackers prefer to launder the proceeds through money laundering services that use the Chinese language, according to Chainalysis.
They also use bridge services and mixing protocols and take about 45 days to launder their stolen cryptocurrency after a particular theft.
A similar report in October by blockchain analytics firm Elliptic said North Korean hackers conducted more than 30 hacking attacks to steal its record $2.02 billion in crypto with three months left in the year.
In addition to the Bybit theft, North Korean hackers also are blamed for stealing $14 million from nine accounts on the WOO X crypto exchange in July and $1.2 million from the blockchain funding site Seedify in September, among many other thefts.
About 40% of the proceeds from the cryptocurrency thefts are used to fund North Korea’s nuclear arms and other weapons development efforts.
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