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If you’re new to crypto, you’ve likely heard about “rug pulls.” They’re the nasty moments when a shiny project suddenly disappears with your money. Rug pulls are among the most common scams in decentralized finance (DeFi), where developers shove liquidity into a token, attract buyers, and then vanish, leaving everyone holding basically worthless tokens. Rug pulls have been the subject of academic analysis, and researchers have studied hundreds of real events to understand how they work and how you might spot them ahead of time. And speaking of wild swings, if you’ve ever searched for the Bitcoin price to see what the coin’s doing, you already know how dramatic crypto can be. Those movements, whether up or down, pull in crowds and, unfortunately, scam artists. Before you know it, you’re chasing a 300 percent pump without checking whether the pool holding that token’s liquidity is lock-boxed or about to get drained. That’s where understanding early warning signs matters. Why Crypto Ownership Is on the Rise Crypto isn’t a fringe hobby anymore. Surveys and regulatory research show ownership climbing steadily across regions. In the United Kingdom, roughly 12 percent of adults now own crypto, up from 10 percent a couple of years ago, with average holdings also increasing. Global data indicates that the number of people holding digital assets climbed significantly into 2025, with broader demographics—across age, income, and geography—getting involved. At the same time, large institutional players and traditional finance advisors are expanding access to crypto products, a sign that ownership is entering mainstream portfolios. As Binance CEO Richard Teng put it: “Global adoption often starts with a single domino. Now that crypto is being recognized as a legitimate financial instrument within one of the world’s largest retirement systems, the question is no longer what – but when.” Of course, with ownership up,…

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