{"id":3071609,"date":"2024-01-19T18:02:32","date_gmt":"2024-01-19T23:02:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-1016567-4521551.cloudwaysapps.com\/plato-data\/manta-network-faces-allegations-of-money-laundering-following-bithumb-listing\/"},"modified":"2024-01-19T18:02:32","modified_gmt":"2024-01-19T23:02:32","slug":"manta-network-faces-allegations-of-money-laundering-following-bithumb-listing","status":"publish","type":"station","link":"https:\/\/platodata.io\/plato-data\/manta-network-faces-allegations-of-money-laundering-following-bithumb-listing\/","title":{"rendered":"Manta Network Faces Allegations of Money Laundering Following Bithumb Listing"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Manta Network (MANTA), a blockchain project aiming to expand its reach in the Asian market, has found itself entangled in a controversy surrounding allegations of money laundering following its recent listing on the South Korean exchange Bithumb.<\/p>\n

The controversy emerged when DeFi enthusiast Definalist took to Twitter, suggesting potential misconduct by Manta Network on the day of its Bithumb listing.<\/p>\n

Money Laundering Allegations<\/h2>\n

Definalist\u2019s tweet highlighted several suspicious transactions, pointing to a series of concerning events.<\/p>\n

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. @MantaNetwork<\/a> was suspected of money laundering through Bithumb on the day of listing<\/p>\n

\u2013 2M $MANTA<\/a> transferred to personal wallet of MANTA\u2019s Korean BD
\u2013 2M $MANTA<\/a> was deposited into Bithumb deposit wallet, accounting for more than 75% of Bithumb\u2019s total circulation volume.
-\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/uMWq6J6D37<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Definalist (@definalist) January 18, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Two million MANTA tokens were transferred to the personal wallet of Manta\u2019s Korean Business Development (BD) representative. They were then deposited into Bithumb\u2019s wallet, representing over 75% of the total circulation volume on the exchange.<\/p>\n

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Within five minutes of being listed<\/a> on Bithumb, MANTA\u2019s price soared to $230, over 100 times its initial price of $2.26. The controversy deepened as the BD representative reportedly engaged in token dumping, swiftly liquidating all two million MANTA tokens at values ranging from 50 to 100 times the initial listing price.<\/p>\n

The proceeds from this rapid sale were then allegedly converted into Ethereum, with a substantial sum of 2,094.7 ETH, equivalent to approximately $5,162,112, transferred to the BD representative\u2019s personal wallet,<\/a> according to data from Etherscan.<\/p>\n

The severity of the allegations is heightened by South Korea\u2019s reputation for strict regulations on money laundering and real-name financial transactions. If these allegations are proven true, Manta Network could face serious consequences.<\/p>\n

Manta Network\u2019s Response<\/h2>\n

In response to the allegations, Manta Network released a statement asserting<\/a> that part of the Ecosystem\/Community funds had been allocated to the Korean BD representative based on the token economic model.<\/p>\n

The project also emphasized its commitment to expanding in the Asian market, particularly in South Korea and Hong Kong. According to a local news outlet, the team is taking concrete measures to establish a branch in South Korea.<\/p>\n

This branch aims to build stronger connections with local projects, understand the unique needs of the Korean market, and seamlessly integrate Manta products into the local Web3 ecosystem.<\/p>\n

Additionally, Manta Network has set up branches in Hong Kong to facilitate collaboration with local developers, entrepreneurs, and other groups.<\/p>\n

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