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Story: Is Hyperliquid Next in Democrats’ Crypto Crackdown? Risks Rise

By James Thorp

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National Security Concerns Surround the WLFI Token Sale. In a letter dated Tuesday, Senators Elizabeth Warren and Jack Reed raised sharp concerns about…

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ZachXBT Highlights Discrepancies in the Accusations. Blockchain investigator ZachXBT, known for uncovering on-chain fraud and tracking illicit crypto…

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Why Hyperliquid Could Be the Next Target. While ZachXBT did not accuse Hyperliquid of wrongdoing, he suggested the exchange could become…

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Hyperliquid Rolls Out ‘Growth Mode’ Despite Pressure. Despite the regulatory concerns and the recent market turbulence, Hyperliquid has introduced a…

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HYPE Token Surges 1,000% Before Market Correction. Hyperliquid’s native token, HYPE, saw extraordinary growth this year.

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Will Hyperliquid Face Increased Oversight?. For now, there is no direct action against Hyperliquid.

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The growing regulatory pressure from the Democratic Party—led by crypto-skeptic Senator Elizabeth Warren—is triggering fresh concerns across the crypto industry.

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Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has warned that the recent political and regulatory actions could widen into a broader crackdown, potentially affecting other platforms that…

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In a letter dated Tuesday, Senators Elizabeth Warren and Jack Reed raised sharp concerns about WLFI, suggesting the project may pose national security risks.

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The senators argued that World Liberty Financial does not have adequate controls to prevent malicious actors from manipulating funds or influencing the project’s governance.

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This accusation quickly gained public attention, prompting deeper discussions about how U.S. regulators may respond to the findings.

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Blockchain investigator ZachXBT, known for uncovering on-chain fraud and tracking illicit crypto movements, responded to the report by examining the on-chain data behind WLFI’s…

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WLFI raised approximately $550 million during its token sale. According to the senators’ claims, around $10,000 of that funding allegedly originated from illicit sources.

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ZachXBT pointed out that this number represents only 0.0018% of the total raised, arguing that the discrepancy shows a “disproportionate narrative.” He warned that U.S.

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This is where Hyperliquid enters the conversation.

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