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<p>The post <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/irrefutable-proof-emerges-against-co-founder-joseph-lubin-as-fraudster/">Ethereum Co-founder Joseph Lubin Faces Fraud Allegations: A Detailed Breakdown</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coinpedia.org">Coinpedia Fintech News</a></p> 
<p>Serious allegations have emerged against Joseph Lubin, co-founder of Ethereum and <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/consensys-the-hidden-web-of-ethereum-funding-and-development/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">founder of ConsenSys</a>. Accused of engaging in fraudulent activities, Lubin’s reputation faces a significant challenge as the accusations liken him to infamous fraudster Bernie Madoff.</p> 
<p>The allegations, made public by a group identifying themselves as “TruthLabs,” claim to have uncovered evidence of fraudulent transactions involving Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH).</p> 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-truthlabs-vows-to-share-evidence">TruthLabs Vows to Share Evidence</h2> 
<p>The allegations came to light through a tweet by TruthLabs. The tweet claims to provide evidence of over half of Lubin’s BTC addresses allegedly used to purchase ETH during the ICO phase of Ethereum. Additionally, the group also claims to have identified Ethereum addresses connected to the Genesis Block 0, potentially linked to Lubin.</p> 
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   <p lang="en" dir="ltr">Since we know that Joseph Lubin is a fraud, and has done more fraudulant activities than Bernie Madoff, we present to you over half of his BTC address' used to purchase ETH during it's ICO. In tandem with this are many of the corresponding Ethereum addresses who received the… <a href="https://t.co/iqplKORDcy">pic.twitter.com/iqplKORDcy</a></p>— TruthLabs 
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<p>TruthLabs promises to release an appendix with the addresses they’ve found, compiled over hundreds of hours. They aim to share this information with governments, authors, and others, accusing Lubin of not giving back to those who supported him.</p> 
<p>The situation escalated when SEC Chairman Gary Gensler disclosed Lubin’s significant stake in the ICO, contradicting Lubin’s claims of minimal involvement. These revelations have led to allegations of securities fraud, particularly if <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/consensys-sues-sec-to-protect-ethereum-claims-eth-not-a-security/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ethereum were to be deemed a security</a>. This scrutiny puts Lubin’s actions under intense legal scrutiny.</p> 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-lubin-s-silence-response">Lubin’s Silence Response</h2> 
<p>Joseph Lubin, a prominent figure in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sphere, has yet to respond to these grave allegations. However, should these accusations hold merit, they could spell terrible consequences for Lubin’s reputation and the projects he spearheads, including Ethereum and ConsenSys.</p> 
<p>Perhaps, it’s important to note that these claims are unverified, and no official investigations have been announced. However, the seriousness of the accusations has drawn attention from regulators and the crypto community.</p> 
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Ethereum Co-founder Joseph Lubin Faces Fraud Allegations: A Detailed Breakdown

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