{"id":71596,"date":"2024-02-16T10:49:07","date_gmt":"2024-02-16T14:49:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/?p=71596"},"modified":"2024-02-16T10:49:09","modified_gmt":"2024-02-16T14:49:09","slug":"xcad-founder-defends-youtuber-ksi-in-pump-and-dump-allegations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/xcad-founder-defends-youtuber-ksi-in-pump-and-dump-allegations\/","title":{"rendered":"XCAD Founder Defends YouTuber KSI in Pump and Dump Allegations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Upon crypto investigator ZachXBT's accusation that YouTuber KSI engaged in a pump-and-dump scheme utilizing his <a href=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/real-assets-vs-synthetic-assets-navigating-the-defi-landscape.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">digital asset tokens<\/a>, including XCAD, Oliver Bell, the founder of the Xcad Network, defended the Youtuber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"933\" height=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-55.png\" alt=\"XCAD Founder Defends YouTuber KSI in Pump and Dump Allegations\" class=\"wp-image-71602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-55.png 933w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-55-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-55-768x476.png 768w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-55-750x465.png 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 933px) 100vw, 933px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">XCAD Founder Defends YouTuber KSI in Pump and Dump Allegations<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>ZachXBT published photographs on February 14 depicting KSI's X account depositing $850,000 worth of tokens in the days that followed after posting about XCAD. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coffeezilla, an additional crypto investigator, characterized the crypto detective's posting of multiple instances in which KSI mentioned other tokens before selling the corresponding assets. This instance corresponds to the &#8220;definition of a <a href=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/from-phishing-to-51-attacks-threats-in-the-cryptocurrency-landscape.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pump and dump<\/a>.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Just a quick note from me regarding XCADs mention in the recent KSI drama<br><br>KSI invested into XCAD on day zero. Out of our whole cap table, KSI has been one of the most biggest value adders, making introductions, suggestions around the product.<br><br>He did sell some XCAD which he\u2026<\/p>&mdash; Oliver Bell (@Oly245) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Oly245\/status\/1758082744968515892?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">February 15, 2024<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#000000; stroke:#000000; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g id=\"wpil-svg-outbound-7-icon-path\" fill=\"none\" clip-path=\"url(#clip0_31_188)\">\r\n                            <path d=\"M9.16724 14.8891L20.1672 3.88908\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\r\n                            <path d=\"M13.4497 3.53554L20.5208 3.53554L20.5208 10.6066\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\r\n                            <path d=\"M17.5 13.5L17.5 16.26C17.5 17.4179 17.5 17.9968 17.2675 18.4359C17.0799 18.7902 16.7902 19.0799 16.4359 19.2675C15.9968 19.5 15.4179 19.5 14.26 19.5L7.74 19.5C6.58213 19.5 6.0032 19.5 5.56414 19.2675C5.20983 19.0799 4.92007 18.7902 4.73247 18.4359C4.5 17.9968 4.5 17.4179 4.5 16.26L4.5 9.74C4.5 8.58213 4.5 8.0032 4.73247 7.56414C4.92007 7.20983 5.20982 6.92007 5.56414 6.73247C6.0032 6.5 6.58213 6.5 7.74 6.5L11 6.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\r\n                        <\/g>\r\n                        <defs>\r\n                            <clipPath id=\"clip0_31_188\">\r\n                                <rect fill=\"white\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\"\/>\r\n                            <\/clipPath>\r\n                        <\/defs><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The following day, Bell argued that the YouTuber possessed complete authorization to sell his tokens. Bell mentioned KSI in a February 15 post as one of their &#8220;largest value adders&#8221; who provided product-related introductions and recommendations. According to the executive, KSI sold some tokens, but the YouTuber &#8220;bought a lot more&#8221; than he sold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, Bell refuted the allegations directly, stating that KSI did not pump and dump XCAD. According to Bell, KSI continues to be an active investor and believer with &#8220;other wallets&#8221; who have been one of their &#8220;solid&#8221; supporters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An additional 36 pages were devoted to the defense of the YouTuber by a longtime admirer known as Vibhor, in addition to Bell. Vibhor, who acknowledged potentially harboring a bias towards KSI, stated that the YouTuber exclusively divulges his cryptocurrency transactions on X and is notorious for &#8220;instantaneously changing his mind.&#8221; The admirer drew a parallel between KSI and <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jim_Cramer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CNBC host Jim Cramer<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#000000; stroke:#000000; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"#wpil-svg-outbound-7-icon-path\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a>, whose predictions may elicit contrasting reactions from investors. Vibhor composed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cWhenever he says he is gonna HOLD a crypto, that crypto will go down and whenever he says it is time\u00a0to sell a crypto, that crypto will go up. There is a meme based on this to do the opposite of\u00a0whatever KSI is doing. And KSI himself has acknowledged that many times.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite this, Coffeezilla, a crypto investigator, remains unconvinced by the argument. Coffeezilla stated in a response video that whether one is a good or poor caller is irrelevant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contrary to his assertions, the crypto investigator argued that this does not account for KSI's trading activities. He added that it is unethical for Cramer to trade against his word and say the same thing. He described such a practice as &#8220;pushing and dumping.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I\u2019ll make my own response when I can lol<\/p>&mdash; ksi (@KSI) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KSI\/status\/1758081631200399630?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">February 15, 2024<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#000000; stroke:#000000; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"#wpil-svg-outbound-7-icon-path\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, a community member believes that KSI, known as Olajide Olayinka Williams Olatunji, engaged in malicious behavior. Conversely, another contributor attributes KSI's actions to their friendship with Logan Paul, an individual involved in a class-action lawsuit concerning a collection of nonfungible tokens.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Upon crypto investigator ZachXBT&#8217;s accusation that YouTuber KSI engaged in a pump-and-dump scheme utilizing his digital asset tokens, including XCAD, Oliver Bell, the founder of the Xcad Network, defended the Youtuber. ZachXBT published photographs on February 14 depicting KSI&#8217;s X account depositing $850,000 worth of tokens in the days that followed after posting about XCAD. 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