X sues UK duo over alleged $277K crypto account payout fraud

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X sues two UK users for allegedly manipulating crypto‑focused accounts to siphon $277,000 from its creator revenue‑sharing program, claiming they fabricated engagement and redirected payouts. The lawsuit alleges coordinated fraud that exploited X’s algorithmic reward system, prompting the platform to tighten verification and monitoring. This case highlights growing regulatory scrutiny and could pressure other social‑media crypto initiatives.