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LAB is a multi-chain trading terminal designed to support users' transactions through unique trading algorithms, multi-chain support, and customizable functions.
ZachXBT: Community Expectations Are Too High, May Reduce Public Release of Investigations
on-chain detective ZachXBT posted on X, stating that the crypto community's demands for his investigative work are often difficult to meet.ZachXBT said that when he publishes token manipulation investigations before insiders exit, he is accused of shorting the relevant projects, such as RAVE, M, and LAB. Conversely, when he reveals findings after an incident has occurred, he is criticized for failing to provide advance warnings.He indicated that constantly facing such criticism has gradually diminished his motivation to regularly publish investigative reports publicly, as he would rather continue his work privately than bear the pressure of public opinion. ZachXBT also criticized some community members for excessively relying on his investigation results instead of conducting their own research.
Amber Group associated address withdraws 340,000 LAB and deposits to Gate, valued at $1.74 million
According to monitoring by on-chain analyst Ai Yi, one hour ago, an address associated with Amber Group (0xDDb26...E7E3d) withdrew 340,000 LAB tokens from Binance wallet, valued at $1.74 million, and subsequently deposited them to Gate. LAB has surged 611% since May, currently trading at $4.74, recovering all losses incurred after Zach's bounty investigation.
ZachXBT Accuses LAB Founder of Engaging in CEX Market Manipulation and Harming Retail Investors
On-chain investigator ZachXBT stated that LAB’s founders engaged in CEX market manipulation while issuing “philosophical” statements—actions that harmed retail investors. ZachXBT noted he had attempted to contact them privately, but received no response. He added that such “scammer” behavior is further eroding the crypto industry’s already dwindling public trust.
Bubblemaps: LAB Large Holders Locked Until 2027 May Raise Liquidity Concerns
on-chain data platform Bubblemaps has released an analysis of the LAB token on-chain data on X platform. Only 313 participants joined the presale on the Legion platform, with a total initial investment of approximately $1.428 million. The current market value of these presale holdings has surged to $977 million, with investors collectively enjoying an unrealized gain approaching $1 billion. Due to unlock restrictions, the full lock-up period for investors' shares extends to 2027, making it difficult to liquidate funds. The first batch of token unlocks will occur on July 14. Bubblemaps warns that the economic model featuring highly concentrated LAB holdings combined with long-term lock-up poses significant liquidity risks. There is widespread market concern that after subsequent rounds of unlocks, large-scale profit-taking by major holders could put downward pressure on the market.
Binance LAB open interest reaches $57.5 million, with a maximum 24-hour drop of 50%
according to on-chain analyst Ai Yi's monitoring, LAB briefly fell below $3, with a maximum 24-hour drop of 50%, currently priced at $3.53. Binance LAB's open interest currently stands at $57.5 million, with the large trader long/short ratio at 37.94%:62.06% and the retail long/short ratio at 38.98%:61.02%. The proportion of long positions has slightly increased after the decline.
ZachXBT Accuses LAB: Multiple Issues Including Private Loans and Supply Manipulation
According to on-chain analyst ZachXBT (@zachxbt), the market capitalization of $LAB has recently surged to a $6 billion FDV, but serious issues lie beneath the surface: 1. Opaque token distribution: $LAB was co-founded by Vova Sadkov and Mark. Their prior project, Eesee ($ESE), faced criticism from investors. Platforms including CoinGecko, RootData, and CoinMarketCap provide conflicting data on LAB’s token distribution, with over 95% of the supply controlled by a small number of parties. 2. Unilateral amendment of terms: The team unilaterally extended the lock-up period for Legion’s public sale from three months to nine months. Additionally, multiple creators have reported delayed marketing partnership payments—some outstanding for several months—with no response from the team. 3. Opaque private loans: LAB privately offers loan agreements carrying a 7.5% monthly interest rate and a six-month term. The borrower is BVI shell company The Lab Management Ltd., signed by Vova Sadkov in his capacity as director; in case of default, repayment is to be made in LAB tokens at “market price.” 4. Anomalous on-chain fund movements: The borrower’s wallet (0xf09c) is identical to LAB’s public buyback wallet and exhibits on-chain linkages with another borrowing address (0x3185) associated with the Wildcat platform—suggesting related funds may have flowed into Vova’s personal exchange account. ZachXBT notes that $LAB
ZachXBT: LAB Insider Deposits 226 Million Tokens to Exchange
ZachXBT posted on X platform, stating that the wallet (0xf09c) of the LAB lending contract borrower is the same wallet used for public buybacks, and the funds have flowed to an exchange suspected to be personally controlled by Vova. Since January 2026, co-founder Mark has publicly sought OTC buyers, offering loans with a 5% monthly interest, as well as OTC parcels with a 60% discount and a 5-month lock-up period.The funding source for the LAB team's multi-signature signer address (0xcEA...eBC9) is linked to an insider involved in the RIVER manipulation incident. This insider had previously received over $12 million worth of RIVER tokens to two CEX deposit addresses. Between March and April, the insider deposited 226 million LAB tokens to Bitget, and recently withdrew 100 million tokens. An unknown market maker may be operating through Chinese exchanges.He pointed out that the team, market makers, and OTC buyers possess inside information, placing retail investors at a disadvantage. He called on Bitget, Binance, and Gate.io to freeze the profits obtained by insiders and redistribute them to users.
10 addresses withdraw 100 million LAB from Bitget, valued at $514 million
according to on-chain analyst Yu Jin's monitoring, over the past 10 hours, 100 million LAB have been withdrawn from Bitget to 10 trading addresses, with a total value of $514 million. This withdrawal amount accounts for 32% of the circulating supply of LAB. The withdrawal method and Gas source are highly consistent with the large-scale RAVE withdrawal incident earlier, suggesting that LAB and RAVE are operated by the same team.
Amber Group associated address withdraws 340,000 LAB and deposits to Gate, valued at $1.74 million
According to monitoring by on-chain analyst Ai Yi, one hour ago, an address associated with Amber Group (0xDDb26...E7E3d) withdrew 340,000 LAB tokens from Binance wallet, valued at $1.74 million, and subsequently deposited them to Gate. LAB has surged 611% since May, currently trading at $4.74, recovering all losses incurred after Zach's bounty investigation.
ZachXBT: Community Expectations Are Too High, May Reduce Public Release of Investigations
on-chain detective ZachXBT posted on X, stating that the crypto community's demands for his investigative work are often difficult to meet.ZachXBT said that when he publishes token manipulation investigations before insiders exit, he is accused of shorting the relevant projects, such as RAVE, M, and LAB. Conversely, when he reveals findings after an incident has occurred, he is criticized for failing to provide advance warnings.He indicated that constantly facing such criticism has gradually diminished his motivation to regularly publish investigative reports publicly, as he would rather continue his work privately than bear the pressure of public opinion. ZachXBT also criticized some community members for excessively relying on his investigation results instead of conducting their own research.
Bubblemaps: LAB Large Holders Locked Until 2027 May Raise Liquidity Concerns
on-chain data platform Bubblemaps has released an analysis of the LAB token on-chain data on X platform. Only 313 participants joined the presale on the Legion platform, with a total initial investment of approximately $1.428 million. The current market value of these presale holdings has surged to $977 million, with investors collectively enjoying an unrealized gain approaching $1 billion. Due to unlock restrictions, the full lock-up period for investors' shares extends to 2027, making it difficult to liquidate funds. The first batch of token unlocks will occur on July 14. Bubblemaps warns that the economic model featuring highly concentrated LAB holdings combined with long-term lock-up poses significant liquidity risks. There is widespread market concern that after subsequent rounds of unlocks, large-scale profit-taking by major holders could put downward pressure on the market.
LAB project team’s associated address transferred 3.66 million tokens, worth $14.07 million, 9 hours ago
According to on-chain analyst Ai Aunt (@ai_9684xtpa), just as blogger Zach publicly questioned the LAB project, an address linked to the project—0xf09…2Bd0b—received 3.66 million LAB tokens (approximately $14.07 million) nine hours ago from the multisig address 0x36F…0C291. The funds originated from the LAB token deployment address. Subsequently, this address transferred 2.125 million of those tokens to two contract addresses, whose specific purpose remains unclear.
ZachXBT Offers $10,000 Reward for Information on LAB Market Maker’s Identity and Insider Details
On-chain investigator ZachXBT has announced a $10,000 bounty for information regarding market makers involved in LAB’s spot trading on Bitget and perpetual futures trading on Bybit, Binance, and OKX—including passport details, identity verification documents, or insider information such as contract agreements and chat logs—targeting LAB’s founder (@vsadkovv). ZachXBT stated that these actors are further damaging the industry’s reputation and must not escape accountability.
ZachXBT Accuses LAB Founder of Engaging in CEX Market Manipulation and Harming Retail Investors
On-chain investigator ZachXBT stated that LAB’s founders engaged in CEX market manipulation while issuing “philosophical” statements—actions that harmed retail investors. ZachXBT noted he had attempted to contact them privately, but received no response. He added that such “scammer” behavior is further eroding the crypto industry’s already dwindling public trust.
ZachXBT: LAB Founder's Involvement in CEX Market Manipulation Harms Retail Investors
ZachXBT posted on X platform, stating that the LAB founder spouts philosophical nonsense while engaging in CEX market manipulation that harms retail investors. He previously attempted to contact them privately, but the messages were read and ignored. Scammers further undermine the remaining credibility of the industry.
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ZachXBT: Community Expectations Are Too High, May Reduce Public Release of Investigations
on-chain detective ZachXBT posted on X, stating that the crypto community's demands for his investigative work are often difficult to meet.ZachXBT said that when he publishes token manipulation investigations before insiders exit, he is accused of shorting the relevant projects, such as RAVE, M, and LAB. Conversely, when he reveals findings after an incident has occurred, he is criticized for failing to provide advance warnings.He indicated that constantly facing such criticism has gradually diminished his motivation to regularly publish investigative reports publicly, as he would rather continue his work privately than bear the pressure of public opinion. ZachXBT also criticized some community members for excessively relying on his investigation results instead of conducting their own research.
DeFi yield protocol PiggyBank incurs significant losses from LAB investment
DeFi yield protocol PiggyBank tweeted that it invested $100,000 in LAB via an over-the-counter (OTC) transaction at a discounted price approximately one month ago, representing 2% of its portfolio at the time.
Bubblemaps: LAB Large Holders Locked Until 2027 May Raise Liquidity Concerns
on-chain data platform Bubblemaps has released an analysis of the LAB token on-chain data on X platform. Only 313 participants joined the presale on the Legion platform, with a total initial investment of approximately $1.428 million. The current market value of these presale holdings has surged to $977 million, with investors collectively enjoying an unrealized gain approaching $1 billion. Due to unlock restrictions, the full lock-up period for investors' shares extends to 2027, making it difficult to liquidate funds. The first batch of token unlocks will occur on July 14. Bubblemaps warns that the economic model featuring highly concentrated LAB holdings combined with long-term lock-up poses significant liquidity risks. There is widespread market concern that after subsequent rounds of unlocks, large-scale profit-taking by major holders could put downward pressure on the market.
ESPORTS Drops 93% in a Day, ZachXBT Claims Same Entity Behind Market Manipulation of Multiple BSC Tokens
that, according to ZachXBT's monitoring, an entity previously received ESPORTS, RIVER, and LIGHT tokens through Sablier vesting contracts, which were directly linked to three signers of the LAB multi-signature wallet. These BSC tokens have been involved in market manipulation incidents on centralized exchanges. ZachXBT had previously flagged anomalies with LAB and RIVER. Earlier today, the ESPORTS token briefly dropped 93%. The CEX deposit addresses associated with this entity, as well as the LAB signer addresses, have been made public.
Binance LAB open interest reaches $57.5 million, with a maximum 24-hour drop of 50%
according to on-chain analyst Ai Yi's monitoring, LAB briefly fell below $3, with a maximum 24-hour drop of 50%, currently priced at $3.53. Binance LAB's open interest currently stands at $57.5 million, with the large trader long/short ratio at 37.94%:62.06% and the retail long/short ratio at 38.98%:61.02%. The proportion of long positions has slightly increased after the decline.
ZachXBT Accuses LAB: Multiple Issues Including Private Loans and Supply Manipulation
According to on-chain analyst ZachXBT (@zachxbt), the market capitalization of $LAB has recently surged to a $6 billion FDV, but serious issues lie beneath the surface: 1. Opaque token distribution: $LAB was co-founded by Vova Sadkov and Mark. Their prior project, Eesee ($ESE), faced criticism from investors. Platforms including CoinGecko, RootData, and CoinMarketCap provide conflicting data on LAB’s token distribution, with over 95% of the supply controlled by a small number of parties. 2. Unilateral amendment of terms: The team unilaterally extended the lock-up period for Legion’s public sale from three months to nine months. Additionally, multiple creators have reported delayed marketing partnership payments—some outstanding for several months—with no response from the team. 3. Opaque private loans: LAB privately offers loan agreements carrying a 7.5% monthly interest rate and a six-month term. The borrower is BVI shell company The Lab Management Ltd., signed by Vova Sadkov in his capacity as director; in case of default, repayment is to be made in LAB tokens at “market price.” 4. Anomalous on-chain fund movements: The borrower’s wallet (0xf09c) is identical to LAB’s public buyback wallet and exhibits on-chain linkages with another borrowing address (0x3185) associated with the Wildcat platform—suggesting related funds may have flowed into Vova’s personal exchange account. ZachXBT notes that $LAB