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OpenClaw enforces a blanket ban on any crypto references in its Discord server. The rule follows a $CLAWD scam that briefly reached a $16M market cap. A user banned for citing Bitcoin block height was later reinstated. OpenClaw has introduced a strict no-crypto policy across its Discord channels following a high-profile token scam linked to its recent rebrand. Peter Steinberger, the creator of OpenClaw, has confirmed that any mention of Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies will lead to a ban from the server. The policy came into the spotlight after a user was banned for mentioning the block height of Bitcoin as a timing reference in a technical conversation. The user posted about the incident on a public forum, and Steinberger was forced to clarify the server policy. Blanket Ban Covers All Crypto Mentions Steinberger has justified the harsh policy by saying that all users agree to abide by the server rules when they register. The policy applies to all forms of cryptocurrency references, whether in technical conversations or otherwise. The banned user has explained that they made the reference to Bitcoin block height only for the sake of benchmarking. Steinberger has since agreed to unban the user and asked them to send their username to be let back in. The policy still stands despite the user being unbanned. Steinberger has said that OpenClaw will enforce a zero-tolerance policy on any cryptocurrency-related conversation to avoid confusion and exploitation. $CLAWD Scam Sparks Crackdown The security measure follows a scam involving a Solana-based token named $CLAWD. The incident occurred during OpenClaw’s rebranding process after Steinberger received a trademark notice that required a name change. Scammers exploited the transition period. They seized abandoned social media handles before the project claimed new ones. The attackers used those accounts to promote the $CLAWD token, suggesting it…

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Filed under: News - @ February 23, 2026 10:23 am