WatcherGuru Hacked: Fake XRP-SWIFT Deal Goes Viral

A false claim about a potential agreement between SWIFT and Ripple to use XRP for cross-border payments spread rapidly before being deleted. The claim was originally posted by Watcher.Guru’s X account stated that SWIFT was nearing an agreement with Ripple and that billions of XRP were secured in escrow as liquidity reserves. However, the post was removed without explanation, raising speculation about its authenticity.

Crypto analyst Cryptoinsightuk quickly reacted to the post, questioning its legitimacy. He pointed out that no official source supported the claim and suggested it was likely false. Cobb, another prominent XRP community member, noted the post’s sudden removal and questioned what prompted its initial publication.

Watcher.Guru Confirms Hack

Upon further review of Watcher.Guru’s X account by Times Tabloid, it was confirmed that the post originated from a hack. Watcher.Guru addressed the situation in a follow-up post: “WARNING: Our X account has been hacked, and the previous post (now deleted) was posted by a hacker. We have 2FA enabled and have taken extreme measures to avoid hacks. We are looking into this and will provide an update when we have more details. We are working to get in touch with X support.”

This statement clarified that the post was not an official report but the result of unauthorized access to the account. However, by the time the clarification was issued, the claim had already circulated widely.

Reactions and Speculation

Despite Watcher.Guru’s confirmation of a hack, the post fueled discussions in the crypto community. The incident raised concerns about the security of social media accounts in the crypto space and how quickly misinformation can spread. Some users speculated on whether the hacker had a specific agenda in posting the false claim, while others debated how Watcher.Guru’s account was compromised despite having security measures in place.

The spread of the fake XRP-SWIFT deal serves as a reminder of the risks associated with unverified information in the crypto industry. While Watcher.Guru confirmed that their account was hacked, the viral nature of the post demonstrated how quickly rumors can take hold. Crypto analysts like Cryptoinsightuk and Cobb were quick to call attention to the post’s lack of credibility, reinforcing the importance of fact-checking in an environment where misinformation can impact markets and investor sentiment.

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