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Old School RuneScape takes a zero tolerance stance on crypto-fueled market manipulation
Jagex has implemented a zero-tolerance policy against the use of cryptocurrency for trading or profiting from in-game items in Old School RuneScape. The studio will take account-level actions against players caught manipulating the market for real-world gain. In other news, developers previewed an upcoming Graveyard agility course with new rewards.
Crypto traders rigged the market of classic MMO Old School RuneScape, so its developers came out with a "zero-tolerance" policy on market manipulation
Jagex has implemented a zero-tolerance policy against cryptocurrency-driven market manipulation in Old School RuneScape. The developer will take action against accounts influencing the in-game economy for real financial gain, classifying such activities as banned real-world trading.
How a 5-Second Binance Move Turned Polymarket Settlements Into an $8.2M Payday
Researchers from Stanford University and Singapore Management University have identified that 821 accounts exploited settlement windows on Polymarket's prediction markets, extracting $8.2 million through market manipulation. The exploit involved manipulating prices on Binance during settlement windows to ensure favorable contract resolutions. Polymarket has since updated its settlement mechanics to a time-weighted average price (TWAP) to prevent future manipulation, a change that took months of trader complaints and academic research to implement.
Polisi Resmi Ajukan Surat Perintah Tangkap Bos HYBE Bang Si-hyuk
Seoul Metropolitan Police have requested an arrest warrant for HYBE Chairman Bang Si-hyuk on suspicion of violating capital market laws related to alleged fraudulent trading practices several years ago. The case involves accusations of misleading investors before HYBE's 2019 IPO, potentially leading to illegal profits.
Polymarket is cracking down on insider trading with updated rules
Prediction market Polymarket has updated its market integrity rules to more strictly address insider trading and market manipulation. The new regulations target trading on stolen confidential information, illegal tips, and by individuals with influence over an event's outcome. Polymarket will increase surveillance and enforcement, with potential penalties including wallet bans, law enforcement referrals, and monetary fines.
DRAM Price Fixing Cartel Exposed: How Memory Makers Are Scamming PC Gamers
An investigation reveals that major DRAM manufacturers Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron have engaged in price-fixing and market manipulation, artificially inflating RAM costs for PC gamers. This coordinated action creates artificial scarcity, leading to significantly higher prices for components like DDR4 and DDR5 memory, impacting the affordability of gaming PCs.
