2025-12-24 19:18:54

Someone is using Circle's name to cause trouble. A fake press release has recently been circulating online, claiming that Circle has launched a platform called "CircleMetals," which allows users to exchange USDC for supposedly tokenized gold (GLDC) and silver (SILC). Even more outrageous, this fake press release impersonates Circle's CEO Jeremy Allaire and other executives, quoting their statements.

Circle has officially confirmed to the media that this is completely false. A spokesperson clearly stated that the press release "is not genuine." This tactic of using the name of a major company to create false information occurs occasionally in the crypto world, possibly to attract investments or to create market chaos. Users should be extra cautious before seeing any official statements to avoid falling for scams.

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ThesisInvestor

· 3h ago

The crypto world is full of these tricks, one after another, hard to guard against... --- Another one? Pretending to be a big shot to scam newbies, old trick. --- I was wondering why the Circle official never mentioned this. --- Tokenized gold just sounds off, luckily it was debunked in time. --- It’s always like this, first a wave of hype, then the official debunks it, by then some people have already fallen for it. --- CircleMetals? That’s just made up, too ridiculous. --- Why do some people always do these things? They’re really bored. --- That’s why I never believe the rumors before official statements, there are too many fake news.

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MetadataExplorer

· 3h ago

The crypto circle's tricks are getting deeper and deeper. Impersonating a CEO's speech is even daring to do. Is it this trick again? Every time, someone uses a big company's name to fish for information. It's truly hard to guard against. I've never heard of CircleMetals. Turns out it's just some people's fantasy novel. These days, you have to think twice before reading any news. It's too difficult. Fake press releases even include CEO statements. Their courage is really impressive. And someone probably falls for it, I bet five bucks. This is how the crypto world is—truth and falsehood mixed together. Who can tell the difference?

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fren_with_benefits

· 4h ago

Is this the same trick again? Even after Circle's official denial, some people still believe it. The套路 in the crypto world is indeed deep. --- GLDC SILC... Just hearing the name sounds pretty intimidating, no wonder some people fell for it. --- Impersonating the CEO to make statements—this method is really clever. They really dare to do it. --- Having multiple tricks is not wrong, but the problem is that many people probably don't have this kind of insight. --- It's always like this—fake news spreads faster than real news. --- Why do some people always try to use big company names to make a quick profit? Circle is lucky this time. --- Only after seeing the official statement did they realize they had been scammed. This pace is indeed a bit slow.

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OnchainGossiper

· 4h ago

Here we go again with this set, pretending to be a big company to scam retail investors. The script in the crypto world is almost worn out. --- CircleMetals? Never heard of it, but I've heard of CircleScam. --- Haha, they really dare to impersonate the CEO. Their guts are truly remarkable. --- It's always the same. First, they fake and hype it up, then when retail investors buy in, they come out to debunk rumors, black eating black. --- Fortunately, Circle responded quickly, or else another wave of people would have to take the fall. --- These days, impersonating a CEO is easier than going public. --- Be cautious of scams, but how many people are really cautious? Haha.

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DegenWhisperer

· 4h ago

Using this again? Dare to impersonate the name of Circle, these people in the crypto circle really go to any lengths.

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