'Squid Game' cryptocurrency collapses in a $3 million scam

Amid a days-long retail trading frenzy, the Squid Game-inspired token skyrocketed as much as 310,000%.

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National story. 10 articles from 10 sources. 8 are on the bar; 2 are international, entertainment or tech outlets, listed separately. Updated Nov 2, 2021.

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3 sources
NBC NewsLean Left· Nov 2, 2021

Investors call scam after collapse of new cryptocurrency Squid

Fast CompanyLean Left· Nov 2, 2021

What is a ‘rug pull’? ‘Squid Game’ coin scam highlights danger for crypto investors

CNNLean Left· Nov 1, 2021

Squid Game crypto plunges to $0 after scammers steal millions of dollars from investors

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CBS NewsCenter· Nov 2, 2021

"Squid Game" crypto coin promoters vanish with investor millions in "rug pull" scam

NewsweekCenter· Nov 1, 2021

Timeline of Squid Game crypto collapsing as developers vanish with $2.1M

ForbesCenter· Nov 1, 2021

Viral Squid Game Cryptocurrency Crashes 100% In Minutes After Founders Reportedly Run Away With $2.5 Million

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FOX BusinessLean Right· Nov 2, 2021

'Squid Game' cryptocurrency developers steal millions in purported 'rug pull' scam

Washington ExaminerRight· Nov 1, 2021

Squid Game cryptocurrency just made a lot of people rich, spikes 40,000% in first week

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EngadgetLean Left· Nov 2, 2021

'Squid Game' cryptocurrency collapses in a $3 million scam

The GuardianLean Left· Nov 1, 2021

Squid Game cryptocurrency collapses in apparent scam

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The story so far

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  1. Nov 1, 2021Viral Squid Game Cryptocurrency Crashes 100% In Minutes After Founders Reportedly Run Away With $2.5 Million
  2. Nov 2, 2021"Squid Game" crypto coin promoters vanish with investor millions in "rug pull" scam

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